Manama, February 11 (BNA): Formula 1 can confirm today that Bahrain will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2036, to extend Formula 1 in Bahrain for another 10 years, after agreeing with the promoter to renew its contract.
The Bahrain Grand Prix has been a great race on the F1 calendar since 2004 and has hosted two races in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 it will be the inaugural race of the season and it has become a favorite of all fans, drivers and teams.
The impressive facilities at the circuit for both the race and the fans have recently undergone more investment, ensuring that they remain state-of-the-art and provide the best fan experience. Besides, the promoter has already announced important measures to increase the environmental sustainability of the event. This includes all the energy used by the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2022 which is supplied by a newly installed solar farm on site, to meet the needs of the Bahrain Information Center throughout the weekend and beyond while supporting the Kingdom and net Formula 1 carbon emissions targets. . The plans will reduce the venue’s carbon footprint and generate significant savings in overall energy costs.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1:
“I am delighted that we will be racing at the Bahrain International Circuit until 2036 where more amazing and exciting races will be shown to impress our fans. Since 2004 we have had some great races in Sakhir and we can’t wait to get back there to start the 2022 championship as we begin a new era for this Sports. Bahrain was the first country in the Middle East to welcome Formula 1 and it has a very special place in our sport and I would like to thank His Royal Highness Prince Salman and his team for their dedication and hard work throughout our partnership and we look forward to the many years of racing ahead.”
Arif Rahimi, president of the Bahrain International Circuit, said:
“It has been a great honor for Bahrain to host Formula 1 since 2004, and we are delighted that this new commitment cements our place on the calendar going forward. Our commitment to motorsport has always been a long-standing initiative and I thank Stefano and his Formula 1 team for their trust in us to continue achieving the pinnacle of world racing in the home of motorsports in the Middle East.”
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