BIC Gears Up for F1 Pre-Season Testing with Fun for the Whole Family

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is ready to welcome motorsport fans for the 2026 F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing, offering exciting experiences both on and off the track.

The circuit will host six days of testing over two three-day sessions, from Wednesday to Friday this week (11–13 February) and again from 18–20 February. Fans will have the chance to witness F1’s highly anticipated “new era” cars in action for the first time, including the next-generation F1 cars and the debut of the new Cadillac F1 Team, alongside established teams such as Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, McLaren, and more. Public access will be available on the last two days of each session, this Thursday and Friday (12–13 February) and again on 19–20 February.

Beyond watching the cars on track, visitors can enjoy a range of interactive activities, including racing simulators, Batak reaction games, and stick-catching challenges, testing reflexes and coordination just like F1 drivers. A special display of the 2026 F1 car in Bahrain livery will also be available for fans to see up close.

Tickets for each open day are priced at BD10 for adults and BD5 for children, with free access on 19–20 February for those who purchased tickets for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 before 8 September 2025. Exclusive hospitality packages featuring premium views, five-star cuisine, and beverages are also available. Gates open at 11am and close at 7pm on open days.

Bahrain has hosted F1 pre-season testing six times since 2009, including every year from 2021. The testing sessions are a key step before the new season kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix (6–8 March) and continue with races in China, Japan, and a return to Bahrain for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (10–12 April).

For tickets, hospitality packages, and more information on BIC events, visit bahraingp.com or call +973 17 45 0000.