Gulf Air continues as title sponsor of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Gulf Air has prolonged its record-setting title partnership of the Method 1 Bahrain Grand Prix forward of the brand new season.

The airline has signed a brand new deal till 2027, persevering with its run of sponsoring the race since its first working in 2004.

No different accomplice has been hooked up as to a race for as lengthy a time frame, with the contemporary settlement introduced simply over two weeks earlier than F1 testing will get beneath method on the Bahrain Worldwide Circuit.

“Gulf Air’s enduring dedication to the Bahrain Grand Prix is a testomony to the ability of long-term partnerships in motorsport,” mentioned F1 chief business officer, Emily Prazer.

“Their help, spanning over 20 years, has been instrumental in establishing this race as a favorite within the Method 1 calendar, which attracts followers from everywhere in the world to a weekend of nice racing and prime leisure.

“We’re thrilled to proceed this collaboration and sit up for extra thrilling racing and shared success in Bahrain.”

Race begin Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Crew VCARB 01, Alex Albon, Williams FW46, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR24 and the remainder of the sphere

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Michael Schumacher received the inaugural Bahrain GP in 2004, the primary F1 race to be held within the Center East, main dwelling team-mate Rubens Barrichello for a Ferrari 1-2 because the BAR of Jenson Button rounded out the rostrum.

The Bahrain GP has been the primary race of the season on six events and has acted for the curtain-raiser for the earlier 4 years.

Nevertheless, it is going to revert to the fourth race on the 2025 calendar on 13 April, guaranteeing there isn’t any conflict with Ramadan.

“We’re immensely proud to increase our partnership with Method 1, a relationship that has turn into synonymous with the Bahrain Grand Prix,” mentioned Jeffrey Goh, CEO, Gulf Air Group.

“This collaboration not solely reinforces Bahrain’s distinguished place on the worldwide motorsport stage but additionally serves as a strong catalyst for financial development, tourism improvement, and international model recognition for the Kingdom.”

Talking on the Autosport Enterprise Change: London final month, Bahrain International Circuit chief executive Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al-Khalifa spoke of the diversification of events being held at the track, which has hosted – amongst different issues – Bahrain Comedian Con and the Bahrain Darts Masters in recent times.