BIC launches Early Bird offer with up to 15% off tickets to F1 Bahrain GP 2026 and free access to pre-season testing
F1 fans from around the world are still buzzing following the Kingdom of Bahrain's F1 spectacle earlier this season, and they need not wait any longer to secure their seats to next year's event, which will be a historic occasion as part of the top flight's new era.
Tickets can now be purchased with an incredible discount of up to 15 per cent, but interested race-goers are advised to act quickly as this deal is available for a limited time only. The 2026 race weekend, which is scheduled from 10 to 12 April in Sakhir, will be the fourth of 24 rounds in the new season, which will feature transformative new regulations and an 11th team joining the grid.
All those who purchase their grand prix tickets during this Early Bird promotion will be able to get free entry to BIC for Bahrain's second three-day session of F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026, scheduled for 18 to 20 February. This is a fantastic bonus for F1 fans who will be able to enjoy two major F1 events with one single ticket.
To purchase tickets, visit BIC's official website bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.
BIC's Early Bird promotion covers all ticket options across the circuit's grandstands. The 15 per cent price reduction is available on tickets to the Main Grandstand and Turn 1 Grandstands, while a 10 per cent discount is on offer for the Beyon Grandstand, University Grandstand, and Victory Grandstand.
BIC's Main Grandstand and Turn 1 Grandstand are two of the premier locations where fans can experience the most exciting action of the grand prix. The ticket prices are amongst the most affordable in the world for such seats, giving race-goers the best value for money to be a part of one of the most sought-after events in all of F1.
The F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 will be the 22nd edition of the Kingdom's race and the 13th time it will be taking place under lights. Aside from F1, there will be plenty more exciting motorsport action with an international support series line-up, along with a world-class, off-the-track entertainment programme for the whole family to enjoy on all three days.
For more information on the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026, F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026, or other events and experiences at BIC, visit bahraingp.com, call the BIC Hotline at +973-17450000, or follow the circuit on social media.
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