F1: Bahrain GP To Stay For Ten More Years
Written By Uche Dozie
One of the longest race event in F1, the Bahrain Grand Prix will go on for till 2036 after a contract extension between the International Circuit and F1.
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In an announcement, the Bahrain International Circuit said “We are incredibly honoured to announce that Formula 1 today confirmed that Bahrain will stay on the calendar through until 2036 inclusive, extending F1 in Bahrain by a further 10 years.”
The news comes some months after the extension of other race circuits in Singapore, Japan, Abu Dhabi and China.
Formula 1 CEO and President Stefano Domenicali said: “I am delighted we will be racing at the Bahrain International Circuit until 2036 where more incredible racing and excitement will be on show to thrill our fans. Since 2004 we have had some fantastic races in Sakhir and we cannot wait to be back there for the start of the 2022 championship as we begin a new era for the sport.
“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 personally want to thank HRH Prince Salman and his team for their dedication and hard work throughout our partnership and look forward to the many years of racing ahead of us.”
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On his part, Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain International Circuit, said: “After 18 years of F1 racing, we are proud to have played a part in F1’s rich history and we now looking forward to continuing to build on that heritage well into the future. The growth and interest in Motorsport in Bahrain and the Middle East has significant momentum, with a new generation of fans embracing our great sport and we look forward to continuing that progress.”
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The promoter has previously announced sweeping measures to increase the environmental sustainability of the event, with all the energy used by the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix set to come from sustainable sources, aligning with both the Kingdom of Bahrain and Formula 1’s plan to have net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
The Bahrain Grand Prix will be the first race on the calendar in the 2022 season which starts on the 20th of March. The first pre season will also hold at Bahrain from the 18th.
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