BIC, REHC Open New Parking For F1 Ticket Holders Without Car Pass
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', in cooperation with Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), announced that it has opened new parking facilities at REHC as part of preparations for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025.
The parking at REHC is available to all ticket holders without a car pass. Shuttle buses will transport spectators between REHC and BIC every 10 minutes throughout the race weekend.
Due to high demand, this initiative supports the overall traffic and parking plan and helps ease congestion in the area surrounding the circuit. Source Bahrain News Agency
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