BIC To Host One Lap Challenge In Support Of Race Against Dementia Charity
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', is set to host the One Lap Challenge in support of the Race Against Dementia charity on April 5, ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, which will take place from April 11-13.
The event is being organised in cooperation with the British Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), and Formula 1 to raise funds for Race Against Dementia, a charity founded by legendary British racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart.
BIC's gates will open at 8:15am on Saturday. A live viewing of the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session will be available at 9am, while the on-track lap begins at 10:15am and continues until 11:40am.
Participation costs BD5 for those aged 13 and above, and BD2 for children under 13, to complete one lap around the circuit—either walking or running for adults, and walking or cycling for children under 13.
Due to limited slots, registration is required through the following link: https://teambahrain.bh/race-against-dementia/ Source Bahrain News Agency
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