F1 Testing Revs up in Bahrain
Formula 1 testing week is here and Bahrain International Circuit, 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', is all geared up to stage three days of exciting action on track.
Formula 1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025 kick starts tomoprrow and continues until Friday, with BIC opening its doors to fans on the last two days of running.
All those attending the tests will be able to see all 10 F1 teams together on track for the first time in 2025, but they will also be able to enjoy plenty of offtrack entertainment.
Headlining the attractions is a racing simulator tent, where fans can buckle up and zoom through thrilling tracks at incredible speeds in a virtual setting. Participants will be able to go up against family and friends, drift around corners, and speed down straightaways as they unleash their inner racer.
In addition to this, world-renowned BMX rider Viki Gomez and teams of roaming entertainers will be interacting with fans around the BIC premises, creating a festival-like atmosphere that will be a sneak preview of what's to come at the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, taking place 11 to 13 April. A World Champion in his craft, Gomez will be showcasing aerobatics on a bicycle and will be mesmerising fans with his amazing and innovative tricks.
The roaming acts include the Jesters, the Colour Drums, and the Circle Arts Drummers.
The Jesters are a captivating stilt-walking group that brings joy and excitement with their bright costumes and largerthan-life presence. They combine artistry and acrobatics, creating whimsical characters that dance and engage with the crowd through playful antics and high-energy performances.
The Colour Drums combine music and fun for an awesome adventure filled with amazing sounds and eye-catching drums that will make anyone smile. They put on an amazing and creative show as the drums come to life while making music that will have fans dancing.
The Circle Arts Drummers will be bringing a burst of energy and vibrancy, captivating audiences with stunning costumes and exhilarating performances. These talented drummers create infectious rhythms that will get on-lookers tapping their feet and feeling the beat. Fans will also have the chance to join in on the fun with their interactive segments, putting them in the centre of the unique blend of music, dance, and visual artistry.
Also on hand at the circuit's vending area throughout testing will be an F1 show car, replicating the championship's 2025 contenders. This will give fans the chance to be among the first to get an up close and personal look at the sport's awesome racing machines for the new season.
All these plus so much more await spectators attending F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025 at BIC.
Gates will be open from 11am on both days for fans.
F1's 2025 campaign marks the championship's 75th anniversary, while the Bahrain Grand Prix's title partner Gulf Air is also celebrating 75 years in 2025.
Tickets to F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025 cost BD10 for adults and BD5 for kids, per day.
Meanwhile, those who had purchased their tickets to the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 on or before 7 December, 2024, will have free access to the tests, making for an incredible two F1 events with one single ticket.
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