Gulf Air continues as title sponsor of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Gulf Air has prolonged its record-setting title partnership of the Components 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 connected as to a race for as lengthy a time period, with the recent 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 assist, spanning over 20 years, has been instrumental in establishing this race as a favorite within the Components 1 calendar, which attracts followers from all around the world to a weekend of nice racing and prime leisure.

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

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’s going to revert to the fourth race on the 2025 calendar on 13 April, making certain there isn’t a conflict with Ramadan.

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

“This collaboration not solely reinforces Bahrain’s outstanding place on the worldwide motorsport stage but additionally serves as a strong catalyst for financial development, tourism improvement, and world 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.