BIC hosts record-breaking 2024/2025 season, with 424 events on and off the track

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), famously known as ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East,’ is set to launch its 2025/2026 season later this month, following a record-breaking 2024/2025 campaign.

The announcement was made at a press conference held Thursday evening at BIC’s Paddock 6, attended by Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, BIC Chief Executive; Mark Thomas, Bapco Energies Group Chief Executive Officer; Sherif Al Mahdy, BIC Chief Commercial Officer; and senior management from both organisations.

Shaikh Salman highlighted that BIC hosted an impressive 424 events in 2024/2025, including 48 racing events featuring Formula 1, the World Endurance Championship (WEC), regional and national series such as drag racing and karting, as well as corporate and track day events. Non-motorsport events also featured heavily, with 112 activities ranging from fitness events and shopping festivals to Bahrain Comicon and corporate functions.

The Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) also saw a busy season, hosting 71 events and 18 races, attracting over 64,000 karters, more than 40 percent of whom were under 25.

Looking ahead, the 2025/2026 calendar promises even more excitement. International motorsport highlights will include Formula 1, WEC, and the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF), set for 28 November to 6 December at BIKC. The event will feature more than 400 top karters from over 60 nations competing in eight categories, including Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2, DD2 Masters, and the electric E20 classes. Team Bahrain will field nine racers across six categories.

BIKC will also unveil a brand-new fleet of karts next month, offering enhanced experiences for visitors.

Local Motorsport Action

BIC will continue to spotlight Bahraini motorsport through national championships run in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation. The Bahrain Drag Racing Championship, the premier series in the Middle East, will feature head-to-head battles in cars and motorbikes across five rounds from November to March 2026. Champions in each category will receive the prestigious Wally Trophy, awarded in NHRA-sanctioned events.

Circuit racing highlights will include the Bahrain Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and the Bahrain Motorcycle Championship, both running over seven rounds from October to April. Karting fans can look forward to the Sakhir Rotax MAX Challenge (SRMC) starting next weekend and the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge (BRMC) across eight rounds. Many events will feature day and night racing, along with competitions in drifting, time attack, autocross, and burnout.

Fan Experiences and Activities

The 2025/2026 season will also offer fans a wide range of adrenaline-pumping experiences. Popular events such as Batelco Fitness on Track will kick off on 3 October, while other activities will include Open Track days and nights, Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights, Track Experiences with Clio Cup, SR1, and SR3 race cars, and the Kanoo Motors Rolling Drag.

Daily attractions include the YK Off-Road Experience and the Circuit Tour, offering fans the chance to explore behind the scenes at BIC, including the iconic Sakhir Tower, Race Control Tower, Media Centre, Medical Centre, and the world-famous track itself. The YK Off-Road Experience lets participants test the Ford Bronco range with expert guidance over desert terrain.

Many experiences are available in discounted bundle packages. Full details are available at bahraingp.com or by calling +973-17450000.

BIC’s packed 2025/2026 season promises world-class motorsport, thrilling karting action, and unforgettable experiences for fans of all ages.