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Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain ready for F1 roar
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', is all geared up to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 this weekend. The Kingdom of Bahrain's most anticipated event of the year takes place Friday to Sunday in Sakhir as the fourth round of the 2025 FIA F1 World Championship. The sport's superstar drivers and their teams have already arrived in Bahrain, and the stage is set for a record-breaking event both on and off the track. The grand prix spectacle celebrates the 75th anniversaries of both F1 and Bahrain's national carrier and grand prix title sponsor Gulf Air. Following exciting races in Australia, China, and Japan, the stage is set for another epic showdown between the top flight's protagonists. Sunday's 57-lap main event will be the first night race of the season, taking place under BIC's bright, state-of-the-art floodlights. It will be showcasing to the world that 'The Desert Never Sleeps' in Bahrain and the Kingdom's key standing in international motorsport's pinnacle championship. Stars on track Set to be hitting the track this weekend are Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of reigning constructors' world champions McLaren, who are expected to continue their battles with their chief rivals so far this season. They include George Russell and rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, four-time defending drivers' world champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Racing partner Yuki Tsunoda, the fan-favourite Ferrari tandem of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and the talented duo of Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon of Williams. The grid is completed by Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, Aston Martin's twotime former world champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, the Racing Bulls pair of Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson, Kick Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, and Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan. Heading into Bahrain, McLaren currently lead the F1 teams' championship standings with 111 points, followed by Mercedes with 75. Red Bull Racing are third on 61 points, Ferrari fourth with 35, and Williams fifth on 19 points. The standings are completed by Haas (15pts), Aston Martin (10), Racing Bulls (7), Kick Sauber (6), and Alpine (0). Norris took the season-opening victory in Australia and he currently leads the F1 drivers' championship standings with 62 points. He is engaged in a tight battle with Verstappen, who is just a point behind and was the season's most recent winner in Japan last weekend. Piastri, the victor in round two in China, is third on 49 points, not far ahead of Russell who is on 45. Antonelli, who in Suzuka became the youngest-ever driver to both lead an F1 race and to set a fastest lap, completes the top five with 30 points. F1 experience While the on-track action gets underway on Friday, fans will already be able to enjoy an exclusive F1 experience today with the F1 Pit Lane Walk. Open to three-day ticket holders, the Pit Walk will take place from 7pm to 8.30pm, and all are invited to make the most of the opportunity to get an upclose-and-personal look at the F1 teams in their garages. Fans could also possibly spot one of their favourite F1 drivers hard at work on their cars with their engineers and mechanics. Those interested in joining the F1 Pit Lane Walk are advised to arrive at the circuit early due to expected crowd turnout. Gates are scheduled to open at 4pm and close at 10pm. This year's F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is set to be yet another record-breaking event for the Kingdom of Bahrain and BIC. All grandstand tickets to the race weekend completely sold out in record time, including seats to the Main, Turn 1, Beyon, University, and Victory grandstands. Fans who have missed out on these seats can still get tickets to BIC's last remaining hospitality option, The Dome by F1 Experiences, but there is only very limited availability. This is a unique way to enjoy the F1 weekend, with plenty of exclusive offerings throughout the three days. The F1 action will be supported by three leading racing series, including the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East. F1 Fanzone to give unique and fun experiences As part of the incredible offtrack entertainment programme lined up by BIC for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, the hugely popular F1 Fanzone will once again be bringing all kinds of fun, F1-themed activities to fans. Among these are an F1 sim racing game featuring F1 24 by EA Sports, a Pit Stop Challenge, all kinds of photo opportunities, and an F1 Blast Lane and garage tour experiences. All these can be enjoyed at the grand prix weekend free of charge. F1 Sim Racing is motorsport in a virtual environment. It provides fans with a chance to get behind the wheel and a step closer to the action on-track. The state-of-the-art racing simulators are designed to replicate the feeling of driving an F1 car using the latest 'F1 24' game, produced by EA Sports. A large LED screen will be showcasing the racing. There is also a competitive element to the experience, as the person who sets the fastest lap of the day will win a prize. The Pit Stop Challenge is an iconic activation in the F1 Fanzone, giving fans a sense of what it's like to be part of an F1 team's pit crew. Fans will take on the challenge of changing the tyres on an F1 car in the quickest possible time. Participants can compete in groups of two or three, with the fastest teams invited back at the end of the day to a final where they will compete for prizes. The F1 Driver Selfie is an opportunity for fans to walk away with a digital or physical photo with their favourite F1 drivers and team principles. Fans stand in front of a backdrop, and with the help of augmented reality, drivers will virtually appear next to them for the selfie. The F1 DJ Podium will let fans experience the feeling of stepping onto the top step of the F1 podium. They will lift the replica Ferrari Trento bottles, providing them with an idea of how their favourite drivers feel after securing a win. The DJ station which sits above the podium further enhances that celebration. Race-goers will also have a chance to see the FIA F1 Championship Trophy up close, providing a perfect photo opportunity. An F1 show car will also be on hand, donned in the Net Zero by 2030 branding on the livery. The show car has video content which showcases F1's future sustainability plans. This is F1 4D is a cinematic live experience within the F1 Fanzone. A short, timetabled, curated show of incredible drama and the spectacle within F1, aiming to let fans experience the full power of F1. The Blast Lane will also be a top attraction. It lets fans stand in a wind tunnel at full speed, providing them with an understanding of the innovative facilities teams use to test their contenders. The Blast Lane also includes a camera to capture fans' faces as it hits full velocity. In addition, an Oracle Red Bull Racing garage tour can be enjoyed in augmented reality. Pit portal users can hold their phone up and scan a physical door to reveal another world on the other side. Through augmented reality, fans are able to experience a working garage in action for an insight into team operations and getting closer to the action. Stellar support race programme Formula 1's stars of tomorrow will be showcasing their prowess this weekend in the stellar support race programme of the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025. F1's two chief feeder series, the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the FIA Formula 3 Championship, will both be holding their respective season's second rounds this Friday to Sunday at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East'. F2 and F3 are staples in the Kingdom's annual F1 weekend, and they both have become fan favourites, showcasing the best young talent that will be shining in the top flight in coming years. Both F2 and F3 held in-season testing at BIC last month in between rounds. They both opened their campaigns in Melbourne, Australia, and are now all geared up to resume their battles with round two at BIC. F2 is currently in its ninth season and it has produced readymade talent for F1. In recent years, current F1 stars who have made the step up from F2 are Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Alexander Albon, Yuki Tsunoda, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Jack Doohan, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Gabriel Bortoleto. For F3, the 2025 season is the start of a brand-new era, with the latest Dallara-built car. It is more closely in line with both F2 and F1 in terms of safety, systems, and performance. On top of that, the new car runs on Aramco's advanced fuel, which is being developed to the FIA's 100% sustainable fuel standard. F2 and F3 will have two races apiece over the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, with their Sprint Races set for the Saturday and the Feature Races on the Sunday. The F1 weekend's support series programme also features the Bahrain-based Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East. Online auction still open BIC has joined forces with leading online auction company Mazad to launch a special charity auction to raise money for the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF). As part of the circuit's corporate social responsibility initiatives, this auction runs until race day on Sunday, 13 April. Fans have the opportunity to place an online bid for a number of unique items, including motorsport and darts memorabilia signed by some of the sport's biggest stars. The auction can be accessed on under the 'BIC Memorabilia' category.
Daily Tribune
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain GP: 10-day countdown begins
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', begins its final 10-day countdown to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025. The F1 spectacle is scheduled for 11 to 13 April in Sakhir, and it will be yet another record-breaking event that will thrill fans all over the world. This year's race weekend features the slogan 'The Desert Never Sleeps'. It will mark the fourth round of the 2025 FIA F1 World Championship, and it will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of both F1 and Bahrain's national carrier and grand prix title sponsor Gulf Air. During the grand prix weekend, F1 will be supported by two of its chief feeder series: the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Also set to hit the track will be the Bahrain-based Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME), which has become a staple at Bahrain's F1 weekend and a favourite amongst fans. F2 and F3 have both just completed in-season testing the past week at BIC and will be back on the tarmac for the second rounds of their respective 2025 seasons. The PCCME, on the other hand, will be staging its fifth and penultimate meeting of the 2024/2025 campaign. Aside from the top-class racing action, the off-track family entertainment will be second to none and it will be headlined by three spectacular concerts. On the Friday of F1 weekend on 11 April, multi-platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, will be hitting the stage at BIC, while international dance music superstar Peggy Gou will be putting on a show on the Saturday night on 12 April. Then, on 13 April, Grammy-nominated artist, DJ, and producer Axwell will be bringing the curtain down on the grand prix weekend with a spectacular post-race celebration off the track. All those with tickets to the grand prix will be able to enjoy the concert series at no extra cost. Also, globally renowned act Circus Cortex is coming to BIC, the fan-favourite Ferris Wheel is back, a Kids Race Festival featuring popular characters such as Ben10, the PowerPuff Girls, Sonic the Hedgehog, Popeye, and more will be on hand, as well as spectacular other shows. A special charity auction has been launched by BIC in the lead-up to F1 weekend, aiming to raise money for the Royal Humanitarian Foundation. 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 fans have the opportunity to place an online bid for a number of unique items, including motorsport and darts memorabilia signed by some of the sport's biggest stars. The auction can be accessed on mazad. app under the 'BIC Memorabilia' category until 13 April. Furthermore, BIC and Beyon Money, with the support of Bapco Energies, are bringing back the hugely popular Beyon Money BIC Fan Village in the lead-up to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025. Set to open on Monday, 31 March, the village is to be located at Block 338 in Adliya. It will be open to the public free of charge all the way until 9 April, right before the F1 race weekend, which takes place from 11 to 13 April. Now in its fourth year, the experience will be a perfect venue to treat family and friends during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, all the way through to the race weekend. The Beyon Money BIC Fan Village is a celebration of motorsport, and it aims to bring the spirit of the Kingdom's F1 spectacle closer to the public in the heart of Bahrain's capital. The experience will be open daily from 1pm to 12am on 31 March and 1 April and on weekends, and from 6pm to 12am on all other days.
Daily Tribune
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Formula 1 excitement reaching fever pitch as BIC's Turn 1 and University grandstands now completely sold out
Only a very limited number of tickets remain for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 as Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) announced today that both its Turn 1 and University grandstands have completely sold out. With 15 days to go to go until the FIA F1 World Championship lights up the track at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', excitement continues to build and fans are quickly scooping up the last available seats for the upcoming F1 spectacle this 11 to 13 April in Sakhir. BIC's Turn 1 and University grandstands selling out comes only a day after it was announced that the Beyon Grandstand had also sold out. This is together with the circuit's 10,500-capacity Main Grandstand, which was sold out just over a week ago. Fans who have yet to secure their tickets are urged to purchase theirs today to avoid missing out on this must-attend event. Tickets are now only available for the Victory Grandstand, but they are very limited quantities remaining. All signs are pointing towards another record-breaking year for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix with massive fan interest within the Kingdom of Bahrain and from abroad. This year's F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 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. Some hospitality options remain but also with limited availability, as Paddock Club and Corporate Lounges are already sold out. There is some availability in Champions Club and The Dome by F1 Experiences, both of which offer unique experiences to the F1 weekend.
Gulf Insider
25-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
BIC's Beyon Grandstand Fully Sold Out For F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 Weekend
The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 continues to ramp up the excitement across the Kingdom of Bahrain and worldwide. With just over two weeks remaining until the mega sporting and entertainment spectacle, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) announced today that it has completely sold out its Beyon Grandstand. The Beyon Grandstand selling out comes only a few days after BIC announced it had fully sold out its 10,500-capacity Main Grandstand. There is now only very limited availability for BIC's other grandstands, with Turn 1 seats over 95% sold, and with low availability for the University and Victory grandstands. Fans who have yet to secure their tickets are therefore urged to purchase theirs at the earliest to avoid missing out on this must-attend event. All tickets can be bought online at or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000. This year's F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 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. Some hospitality options remain but also with limited availability, as Paddock Club and Corporate lounges are already sold out. There is some availability in Champions Club and The Dome by F1 Experiences, both of which offer unique experiences to the F1 weekend. For information on the available hospitality or to make a booking, call +973-17451086. BIC is also offering a number of travel packages for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 for fans wishing to attend from abroad. These have been curated in collaboration with Gulf Air Holidays and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority. The packages offer a range of options, including return flights, hotel accommodations, grand prix tickets, and transfers – all at competitive rates. More information on the travel packages are available on All those attending this year's F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be able to enjoy non-stop action with F1 and its stellar support programme, as well as plenty of off-track attractions for the whole family. The entertainment 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 April 12. All those with tickets to the grand prix will be able to enjoy Gou's concert at no extra cost. Also, as major parts of this year's entertainment line-up, globally renowned act Circus Cortex is coming to BIC, the fan-favourite Ferris Wheel is back, a Kids Race Festival featuring popular characters such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Popeye Kids, and more will be on hand, as well as spectacular shows and an army of roaming entertainments. Meanwhile, a special charity auction has been launched by BIC to raise money for the Royal Humanitarian Foundation. 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 April 13 . It can be accessed on where fans can place your online bids for the items. For more information on the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 or other events and experiences at BIC, visit call the BIC Hotline, or follow the circuit's social media channels. Source Bahrain News Agency
Daily Tribune
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain GP promises family fun
The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 is just about three weeks away, and fans can expect an incredible time off the track with Bahrain International Circuit's (BIC) wide array of colourful attractions for the whole family. The grand prix spectacle is scheduled for 11 to 13 April at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', and the wide-ranging entertainment offerings – put together in signature BIC style – are set to be a top draw throughout the three days of excitement in Sakhir. A major part of these will be the army of roaming acts who will be all around the circuit, engaging with fans and putting smiles on race-goers' faces. Amongst these performers are the Living Garden stilt-walkers, the Circolation acrobats, the Girlesque Band instrumentalists, Jordi the Mime Clown, and Hop Hop the acrobatic juggler. Tickets to the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 can still be purchased but with only very limited availability. Following the announcement of BIC this week that it has completely sold out its 10,500-capacity Main Grandstand, the Turn 1 and Beyon grandstands are now over 95% sold, with there is low availability for the University and Victory grandstands. Fans who have yet to secure their seats are therefore urged to purchase theirs at the earliest to avoid missing out on this must-attend event. Some hospitality options remain but also with limited availability, as the Paddock Club and Corporate Lounges are already sold out. There is some availability in Champions Club and The Dome by F1 Experiences, both of which feature unique offerings to the race weekend. BIC is also offering a number of travel packages for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 for fans wishing to attend from abroad. These have been curated in collaboration with Gulf Air Holidays and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority. The packages offer a range of options, including return flights, hotel accommodations, grand prix tickets, and transfers – all at competitive rates. This year's F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 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 and grand prix title sponsor Gulf Air.
