It’s time to gear up for some fun!

Manama : Everyone, get ready to visualise the beauty of Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) glittered with colourful lights this Thursday evening.

A pair of exciting events open to all ticket holders is scheduled to take place at the world-renowned Sakhir race track, kick starting the weekend’s festivities in the 2016 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

BIC will be opening its doors for a Formula 1 Pit Lane Walk. Fans will be able to see the teams in their garages up close, take photographs and may even spot some of Formula 1’s star drivers hard at work with their engineers and mechanics.

The Formula 1 Pit Lane Walk starts at 5pm and continues until 6.45pm.

Then, the first of the weekend’s series of live musical performances will be held, featuring Moroccan superstar 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”. All those with tickets to the Bahrain Grand Prix will be able to enjoy the Formula 1 Pit Lane Walk and the ensuing concert of Lamjarred.

Lamjarred’s concert heads a fantastic line-up of live performances at this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix. It will be followed on Friday, April 1, by shows featuring reggae legend Jimmy Cliff and superstar DJs Axwell and Ingrosso. That will lead to the last show on Saturday, April 2, by artist and producer Avicii.

Red Bull and Renault pairings look forward to Bahrain

Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat of Red Bull Racing are two drivers to look out for at this year’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Both finished in the points last year and both are eager to improve on their results.

Both drivers have expressed their enthusiasm about racing in Bahrain, and in particular about racing at night. 

“I think the track’s always been pretty fun to race on,” Ricciardo said. ”I feel I’ve always had good results at this track, and there are good places for overtaking.

Kvyat shares his teammate’s sentiments. He said, “I like the weather in Bahrain and the track is good. It might look like a simple, modern track but actually it’s very challenging to put a strong lap together. I like that Bahrain is a night race, it gives it some passion! And night racing feels like you are going into space!”

Renault pairing Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer, on the other hand, will be looking to make a surprise with their new team. 

Both did not race in the Bahrain Grand Prix last year, with Magnussen being a McLaren-Honda reserve and Palmer still in GP2. Neither driver should be counted out.

Grab tickets now!

Tickets to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix are selling fast, so pick yours up today and don’t miss the fantastic event. 

A Main Grandstand ticket costs BD150, while a 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 the price, while entry is free of charge for those two years old and below. 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. 

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.