BIC Opens City Centre Bahrain Stand To Engage Fans Ahead Of F1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP 2025
The stand, brightly branded with the theme of this year's F1 spectacle 'The Desert Never Sleeps', is located on the ground floor near gate number three in the West Court. t is operational daily between 10 AM and 2 AM during the holy month of Ramadan.
All those visiting the BIC stand will be able to purchase their tickets to the highly anticipated F1 weekend, scheduled for 11 to 13 April as the fourth round of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
They can also buy all kinds of official F1 and BIC merchandise including apparel and souvenirs, and get all information on this year's grand prix.
Tickets to the race weekend are selling fast and fans are advised to visit BIC's City Centre Bahrain stand at the earliest to secure their seats. BIC's Main Grandstand is already completely sold out with the Turn 1 and Beyon grandstands now over 95% sold, with low availability for the University and Victory grandstands. Tickets can also be purchased online at bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.
Some hospitality options remain but with limited availability. The F1 Paddock Club and BIC's Corporate Lounges have already completely sold out, but fans can purchase tickets to the Champions Club and The Dome by F1 Experiences, both of which offer unique experiences to the race weekend. For information on the available hospitality or to make a booking, call +973-17451086.
BIC is also offering Several 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 is available on gulfair.com/f1.
The F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 will be bringing non-stop motorsport action and plenty of off-track attractions for the whole family.
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 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 Extreme 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 13 April. It can be accessed on mazad.app/c/87, where fans can place their 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 bahraingp.com, call the BIC Hotline, or follow the circuit's social media channels. Source Bahrain News Agency
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