Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has announced the launch of ticket sales for the first-ever FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) double-header in the kingdom, taking place next month and November in Sakhir.
Tickets have gone on sale, with fans able to experience the Spirit of Le Mans with the very best of global endurance racing, together with support races and entertainment to keep fans of all ages gripped for both race weekends.
The final two rounds of the WEC’s 2021 season at the BIC kick off with the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain on October 29 and 30, and to be followed the very next weekend by the Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain on November 5 and 6. The different race durations will make for two varied spectacles, as the six-hour event will be held completely in daylight conditions whilst the eight-hour race will begin during the day and end at night, offering contrasting challenges for drivers and teams. A total of 32 cars are expected to take part, in addition to the support races.
Commenting on the launch, BIC chief executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said: “We are excited to launch ticket sales for this unique double-header season finale. All four champions are set to be crowned right here in Bahrain with a grid of 32 cars, in addition to our popular support races. We also expect a superb programme of family entertainment off the track and so I would urge fans to get booking. I also take this opportunity to thank our race sponsor Bapco, which has been a long-term supporter of this event.”
FIA WEC CEO Frédéric Lequien added: “We’re delighted to visit Bahrain for the WEC’s first-ever double-header and it’s even more exciting that we can have fans back in the grandstands in order to see our 2021 World Champions crowned.”
Ticket prices to each race weekend offer one of the most affordable ways to witness a World Championship motorsport event. Ticket’s cost just BD5 for adults (BD8 for both events) and BD2.5 for children aged 3 to 12 years old (BD4 for both events). Kids under 3 are free, whilst there are also further discoults availabe for students, those with special needs and senior citizens. Hospitality packages are also available for race day on both weekends. Full details are available at bahraingp.com.
Spectator entry policy for the race will be in line with The Kingdom of Bahrain’s prevailing Covid-19 traffic light system. Under the current green conditions, entry is permitted to all. However, should the traffic light status change, entry restrictions will be in place in line with Government direction, with ticket holders permitted entry subject to Covid-19 vaccination or recovery status. Full details can be found at www.healthalert.gov.bh.
Both events will feature plenty of on-track action aside from WEC, with support races including the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East. There will also be plenty of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy all throughout the weekends. More details of what will be on offer at BIC all through the back-to-back WEC weekends will be announced soon.
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