Bahrain - The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East

Welcome to the world’s premier motorsport facility – the most modern, user-friendly and exciting venue in the high-speed, high-tech, high-adrenaline industry on the planet.

When the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain underwrote the development of the Bahrain International Circuit, it foresaw the facility as a catalyst for the future growth of the economy and the foundation for a string of innovative investments. The cost of building a facility that has set new standards in motorsport amounted to approx 150 million US$ / 56.2 million Bahraini Dinars, but the return on that investment has been many-fold to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the wider Middle East.

By being the home ground of a sport that prides itself by demanding and achieving the highest standards of professionalism, Bahrain has linked itself in the international community to excellence, prestige and power. By linking with such a powerful and sort-after brand in the form of Formula One, Bahrain is reaping the benefits of being at the forefront of an elite club of 18 nations that host the premier motorsport events in the world.

In 2005, for example, the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix generated print media coverage to the value of $43 million, of which $12.4 million was within Bahrain itself. For 2006 coverage across the Middle East and North Africa leapt by 780%.

The capacity of the circuit to provide these facilities is not limited to motorsport events. The five-star catering and premium quality environment has made the Circuit one of the most popular venues for corporate functions and social occasions. Not only that, but in fulfilling its role to bring positive benefits to the community the Circuit hosts many key charitable and community events each year.