Are you ready for one of the biggest spectacles on the island’s calendar? The countdown is on for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, set to take place from April 11 to 13 at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

Having commemorated two decades of racing last year, the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is set to bring more thrilling action in 2025. As the fourth round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, this year’s race is a significant one, celebrating the 75th anniversary of both Formula 1 and the Kingdom’s national carrier and Grand Prix title partner, Gulf Air.

Bahrain’s race weekend will once again be a night spectacle under the floodlights, featuring this year’s campaign theme – The Desert Never Sleeps – reflecting on how the event truly comes to life at night. The 57-lap race promises high-speed action as the world’s best drivers take on the 5.412km circuit in Sakhir. This season brings a fresh dynamic to the grid with several major driver moves, including Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated switch to Ferrari, Carlos Sainz Jr joining Williams, Esteban Ocon heading to Haas and Nico Hülkenberg at Kick Sauber. Six rookies are also making their full-time debuts, including Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes, Liam Lawson with Red Bull Racing (now with Racing Bulls), Jack Doohan with Alpine, Oliver Bearman with Haas, Isack Hadjar with Racing Bulls and Gabriel Bortoleto with Kick Sauber.

Alongside the main event, an action-packed support race programme ensures there’s plenty of wheel-to-wheel action throughout the weekend. The FIA Formula 2 Championship (F2) and FIA Formula 3 Championship (F3) return as the primary feeder series, giving fans a glimpse of future F1 stars in action. Both series held their opening rounds in Australia and will continue their campaigns in Bahrain, with two races each – Sprint Races on Saturday and Feature Races on Sunday. F2, in particular, has been a proven pathway to F1, with drivers like Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lando Norris having made their way through the series.

The Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME) will also add to the racing excitement. This one-make series, featuring the powerful Porsche 992 GT3 Cup cars, has become a staple of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. Now in its 16th season, the championship has already seen rounds in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and will reach its penultimate round in Sakhir before heading to Jeddah.

Fans attending the race can expect packed grandstands, with ticket sales tracking towards another record-breaking crowd. Last year’s event saw 37,000 spectators on race day alone and 100,000 over the weekend. For those travelling from abroad, Gulf Air and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority have partnered to offer tailored travel packages, making it easier for international fans to be part of the weekend.

These include flights, hotel stays and race tickets at competitive rates. More information on the travel packages is available at gulfair.com/f1.

With an exhilarating line-up of races set against the dramatic backdrop of the desert nightscape, this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix is shaping up to be another unmissable event on the F1 calendar. ✤

GO: CALL THE BIC HOTLINE ON 1745 0000 OR VISIT BAHRAINGP.COM FOR TICKET PURCHASES AND MORE INFORMATION.