MOTORSPORT – BAHRAIN International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, is all geared up to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 this weekend.
The kingdom’s most anticipated event of the year takes place from tomorrow to Sunday in Sakhir as the fourth round of the 2025 FIA F1 World Championship.
The sport’s superstar drivers and their teams have already arrived in Bahrain, and the stage is set for a record-breaking event both on and off the track.
The grand prix spectacle celebrates the 75th anniversaries of both F1 and Bahrain’s national carrier and grand prix title sponsor Gulf Air.
Following exciting races in Australia, China, and Japan, the stage is set for another epic showdown between the top flight’s protagonists. Sunday’s 57-lap main event will be the first night race of the season, taking place under BIC’s bright, state-of-the-art floodlights.
It will be showcasing to the world that ‘The Desert Never Sleeps’ in Bahrain and the kingdom’s key standing in international motorsport’s pinnacle championship.
Set to be hitting the track this weekend are Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of reigning constructors’ world champions McLaren, who are expected to continue their battles with their chief rivals so far this season. They include George Russell and rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, four-time defending drivers’ world champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Racing partner Yuki Tsunoda, the fan-favourite Ferrari tandem of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and the talented duo of Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon of Williams.
The grid is completed by Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, Aston Martin’s two-time former world champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, the Racing Bulls pair of Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson, Kick Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan.
Heading into Bahrain, McLaren currently lead the F1 teams’ championship standings with 111 points, followed by Mercedes with 75. Red Bull Racing are third on 61 points, Ferrari fourth with 35, and Williams fifth on 19 points. The standings are completed by Haas (15pts), Aston Martin (10), Racing Bulls (7), Kick Sauber (6), and Alpine (0).
Norris took the season-opening victory in Australia and he currently leads the F1 drivers’ championship standings with 62 points. He is engaged in a tight battle with Verstappen, who is just a point behind and was the season’s most recent winner in Japan last weekend. Piastri, the victor in round two in China, is third on 49 points, not far ahead of Russell who is on 45.
Antonelli, who in Suzuka became the youngest-ever driver to both lead an F1 race and to set a fastest lap, completes the top five with 30 points.
While the on-track action gets underway tomorrow, fans will already be able to enjoy an exclusive F1 experience this evening with the F1 Pit Lane Walk.
Open to three-day ticket holders, the pit walk will take place from 7pm to 8.30pm, and all are invited to make the most of the opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal look at the F1 teams in their garages.
Fans could also possibly spot one of their favourite F1 drivers hard at work on their cars with their engineers and mechanics.
Those interested in joining the F1 Pit Lane Walk are advised to arrive at the circuit early due to expected crowd turnout. Gates are scheduled to open at 4pm and close at 10pm.
This year’s F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is set to be yet another record-breaking event for the Kingdom of Bahrain and BIC.
All grandstand tickets to the race weekend completely sold out in record time, including seats to the Main, Turn 1, Beyon, University, and Victory grandstands.
Fans who have missed out on these seats can still get tickets to BIC’s last remaining hospitality option, The Dome by F1 Experiences, but there is only very limited availability. This is a unique way to enjoy the F1 weekend, with plenty of exclusive offerings throughout the three days.
BIC’s other hospitality options, including the Paddock Club, Corporate Lounges, and Champions Club, are all also completely sold out, so fans interested in being a part of the F1 spectacle must act fast to secure their passes to The Dome by F1 Experiences.
The Dome by F1 Experiences features a dedicated grandstand located along the Main Straight with comfortable, seat-back style seating. Fans can enjoy exceptional views of the Podium and pit entry, and also see the cars as they navigate the final turn before accelerating down the track. The package also includes complimentary lunch dishes, lite bites, refreshments and live performances by DJs, roaming entertainers and more between track sessions.
For more information on The Dome by F1 Experiences or to make a booking, call +973-17451086.
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