BIC launches five-day countdown for 20% discount on tickets to F1 weekend in 2026
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', launched yesterday the final five-day countdown for its incredible 20% discount on grandstand tickets to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026.
BIC is calling on motorsport fans around the world to act now and secure their seats for next year's grand prix spectacle while getting the best value for money with this limited-time offer.
It is never too early to purchase your tickets to the Kingdom of Bahrain's biggest and most highly anticipated sporting and entertainment event, which promises to be yet another unforgettable occasion following the record-breaking race weekend of the current F1 season.
Running only until at 11.59pm this Sunday, 4 May, the 20% price reduction is available for tickets to BIC's Main, Turn 1, Beyon, University, and Victory grandstands. All these seats were completely sold out – in record time – for Bahrain's 2025 race, held earlier this month in Sakhir. Fans are thus advised to get their tickets early and take advantage of this fantastic offer. The 20% price reduction is the first opportunity to guarantee seats at prices BIC assures will not be beaten.
The tickets can be bought online at the circuit's official website bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973- 17450000. This discount will not be available at any other t i m e leading up to next year's F1 weekend.
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