Sells out F1 Paddock Club for Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025
The Kingdom of Bahrian's sporting and entertainment spectacle is scheduled to take place 11 to 13 April in Sakhir, and the stage is set for another record turnout of fans both in BIC's hospitality optioins and in the grandstands.
The race weekend features the slogan 'The Desert Never Sleeps', and it will mark the fourth round of the 2025 FIA F1 World Championship. It will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of both F1 and national carrier Gulf Air.
The F1 Paddock Club is worldclass hospitality at its finest, and the most luxurious way to experience the grand prix weekend at the heart of the sport. The F1 Paddock Club selling out follows the same for BIC's Corporate Lounges, which is another top hospitality offering.
There is now very limited availability for the two other hospitality options: the The Champions Club and The Dome by F1 Experiences.
The Champions Club is an exciting offering created by BIC and F1 Experiences for fans who want to enjoy top-level hospitality and behind-the-scenes access along with insight throughout the race weekend. The Dome by F1 Experiences is an entry-level hospitality offering that comes with its own range of benefits.
Limited supply
Meanwhile, grandstand tickets are now in limited supply, and fans must act quickly if they have yet to secure their seats. With less than a month remaining for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, BIC's Main Grandstand is over 90% sold, while the Turn 1 and Beyon Grandstands are over 80% sold. Tickets are also now on limited availability for the University and Victory Grandstands.
Travel packages are also available for Bahrain's F1 weekend, curated in collaboration with Gulf Air Holidays and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority. These packages offer a range of options, including return flights, hotel accommodations, grand prix tickets, and transfers – all at competitive rates. Fans attending the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 are in store for an incredible spectacle both on and off the track, with non-stop racing from F1 and its support series, plus plenty of offtrack attractions for the whole family to enjoy.
Support series
The support series include the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East.
The entertainment programme will be headlined by a live performance from international dance music superstar Peggy Gou, who will be taking to the stage on the Saturday night of F1 weekend on 12 April. All those with tickets to the grand prix will be able to enjoy Gou's concert at no extra cost.
Also as a major part of this year's entertainment lineup, globally renowned act Circus Cortex is coming to BIC. Circus Cortex is made up of a team of acrobats who are experts in disciplines including parkour, tightrope, pole, BMX, unicycle, hoop, dance, and much more.
The fan-favourite Ferris Wheel is back to offer a memorable carnival ride for all those attending. There will also be a Kids Race Festival featuring popular characters such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Snoopy, Popeye Kids, and more; spectacular shows from the Living Garden, Circolation acrobat performers, and the Girlesque Band; and an army of roaming entertainments who will be engaging with fans all throughout the weekend.
Charity auction
Meanwhile, a special charity auction has been launched by BIC to raise money for the Royal Humanitarian Foun - dation. With the generosity of many of the F1 teams, BIC has gathered an incredible selection of unique items of F1 memorabilia along with some amazing donations from Gulf Air.
The auction is now live and will continue until race day on 13 April. It can be accessed on mazad.app/c/87, where fans can place your online bids for the items. They include an F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 licence plate signed by F1 drivers in a presentation frame with plaque; a framed print of a Mercedes F1 car design, signed by Lewis Hamilton; limited edition print artwork of George Russell's car, signed by the driver; racing gloves signed by Valtteri Bottas; commentary notes from Sky F1's David Croft from the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, signed and framed with plaque; 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters match-used darts board, framed and signed by all players, including World Champion Luke Littler; signed F1 memorabilia from teams including Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari.
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