BIC to welcome fans from Thursday for Formula 1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025

BIC Gates scheduled to open at 11am with plenty of on-track action and family entertainment to enjoy
Tickets available online, through the BIC Hotline, and at the gate costing BD10 for adults and BD5 for kids, per day

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, is all set to welcome fans on Thursday and Friday to Formula 1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025.

The three-day test got underway today with all 10 F1 teams and their star drivers hitting the tarmac for their all-important runs as they gear up for this year’s FIA F1 World Championship.

Fans will be able to enjoy the on-track action on testing’s last two days, giving them an exciting first look at the sport’s 2025 contenders.

BIC’s games are scheduled to open at 11am.

Tickets to F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025 cost BD10 for adults and BD5 for kids, per day. They can be purchased online at bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.

Meanwhile, those who had purchased their tickets to the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 on or before 7 December, 2024, will have free access to the tests, making for an incredible two F1 events with one single ticket.

Testing on each day concludes at 7pm, making for a spectacle for spectators both in daylight conditions and under BIC’s bright floodlights at night.

All those attending the tests will be able to watch F1’s stars at work and also enjoy plenty of off-track family entertainment.

Headlining the attractions is a racing simulator tent, where fans can buckle up and zoom through thrilling tracks at incredible speeds in a virtual setting. Participants will be able to go up against family and friends, drift around corners, and speed down straightaways as they unleash their inner racer.

In addition to this, world-renowned BMX rider Viki Gomez and teams of roaming entertainers will be interacting with fans around the BIC premises, creating a festival-like atmosphere that will be a sneak preview of what’s to come at the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, taking place 11 to 13 April. A World Champion in his craft, Gomez will be showcasing aerobatics on a bicycle and will be mesmerising fans with his amazing and innovative tricks.

A team of roaming acts will also be engaging with fans throughout the day, including the Jesters, the Colour Drums, and the Circle Arts Drummers.

The Jesters are a captivating stilt-walking group that brings joy and excitement with their bright costumes and larger-than-life presence. They combine artistry and acrobatics, creating whimsical characters that dance and engage with the crowd through playful antics and high-energy performances.

The Colour Drums combine music and fun for an awesome adventure filled with amazing sounds and eye-catching drums that will make anyone smile. They put on an amazing and creative show as the drums come to life while making music that will have fans dancing.

The Circle Arts Drummers will be bringing a burst of energy and vibrancy, captivating audiences with stunning costumes and exhilarating performances. These talented drummers create infectious rhythms that will get on-lookers tapping their feet and feeling the beat. Fans will also have the chance to join in on the fun with their interactive segments, putting them in the centre of the unique blend of music, dance, and visual artistry.

Also on hand at the circuit’s vending area throughout testing will be an F1 show car, replicating the championship’s 2025 contenders. This will give fans the chance to be among the first to get an up close and personal look at the sport’s awesome racing machines for the new season.

All these plus so much more await spectators attending F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2025 at BIC.