Countdown begins for Bahrain Grand Prix

Manama

With the Australian Grand Prix complete and Nico Rosberg drawing first blood in the 2016 Formula 1 season yesterday, the eyes of the world now turn to “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” for the 2016 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand
Prix.

Just 10 days remain before the Formula 1 extravaganza takes Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) by storm and the first of the weekend’s activities is held.

Kick starting the festivities on March 31 will be a Pit Walk for all ticket-holders. It will be followed in the evening by the first concert of the weekend featuring Moroccan artist Saad Lamjarred. One of the biggest Arabic music stars today, Lamjarred will be serenading the crowd with some of his biggest hits such as “’LM3ALLEM”, “Mal Hbibi Malo” and “Salina Salina”.

Lamjarred’s concert is only the first of a series of fantastic live performances during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend at BIC. On April 1, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff will be taking to the stage, as will superstar DJs Axwell Ingrosso and on  April 2, artist and producer Avicii will be entertaining the
crowd.

All those with tickets to the Grand Prix will be able to attend the concerts.

Tickets are selling fast and cost for the Main Grandstand ticket costs BD150 apiece, while the Batelco Grandstand ticket is BD120. A ticket to the Turn One Grandstand is BD100, and tickets to the University and Victory Grandstands are BD60 apiece.

Children aged three to 12 years old can get tickets for half price, while entry is free of charge for those below three years old. School students aged 13 to 17 years old can get a 25 per cent discount.

University students can get 10 per cent off, while senior citizens aged 60 and above along with people with special needs can get 25 per cent discount.

All tickets are for three-day access to the Grand Prix weekend, which, aside from F1, will include racing from other major international and regional championships.

Tickets can be purchased at the BIC stands in Bahrain City Centre or Seef Mall in Seef District, online at www.bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000.