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2027 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain12–14 Mar 20273 days
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Why You Should Go

The first laps of the 2027 season, two Formula 1 races in one weekend, at night in the desert

Format

Sprint Race Weekend

Vibe

Floodlit desert season opener

About This Event

Bahrain opens the 2027 Formula 1 season, and for the first time the Sakhir weekend carries a Sprint as well as the Grand Prix. Bahrain International Circuit sits in the desert south of Manama and races under floodlights, where wind and big temperature swings between day and night sessions make the cars hard to set up.

1What to Expect

Sprint weekend: Friday 12 March has Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying, Saturday 13 March has the Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying, and Sunday 14 March is the Grand Prix. Session times are still to be confirmed by Formula 1.
As round 1 of 24, this is the first competitive running of the 2027 cars, after pre season testing at the same circuit from 24 to 27 February.
Off track, the weekend has live concerts and All for the Fans, a desert oasis area of Formula 1 activities.
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Every grandstand has giant screens and live commentary.
March in Manama averages a high of 25.5°C and a low of 18.1°C, with rain on two or three days of the month.
2027 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix photo

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Every 2027 ticket is a three day pass for one grandstand seat, so the same seat covers both qualifying sessions, the Sprint and the Grand Prix.
  • Main Grandstand faces the start and finish straight and the Formula 1 pit lane, so both race starts and the pit stops happen in front of it.
  • Turn 1 Grandstand overlooks the first corner, named after Michael Schumacher, where the whole field arrives together on the opening lap.
  • Beyon Grandstand covers turns 7 to 10, including the turn 10 hairpin and the back straight, and looks into the support race pit lane.
  • University Grandstand (turns 2 and 3 and the straight to turn 4) and Victory Grandstand (the last two corners before the finish line) are the two lowest priced seats.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Bahrain International Circuit

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3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • The circuit is at Gate 255, Gulf of Bahrain Avenue, in Sakhir, south of Manama.

Public transport

  • Public transport in Bahrain is by bus.
  • The circuit has not yet listed its 2027 event shuttle buses.

Rideshare and taxis

  • Uber and Careem both operate rides in Bahrain.

Best value route

  • Until the circuit lists its 2027 shuttle buses, a shared Uber or Careem from Manama is the simplest way in without a car.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • From BD56 for a three day pass, sold at bahraingp.com, on the official Formula 1 ticket site with no booking fees, and through the BIC hotline on +973 1745 0000.
  • Early Bird prices, up to 20% off, run until midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026.

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5Frequently Asked Questions

Need a ticket to watch?
Yes. Every 2027 ticket on sale is a three day pass for a seat in one of the five BIC grandstands.
After hospitality or the Paddock Club?
F1 Hospitality for Bahrain is on a waitlist on the official Formula 1 ticket site, and the Paddock Club is sold separately through Formula 1.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 prices (three day pass, early bird to 18 october 2026)Price
Main Grandstand BD156
Turn 1 Grandstand BD112
Beyon Grandstand BD104, standard BD130
University Grandstand BD60
Victory Grandstand BD56
Last verified: 16 October 2026Official link: bahraingp.com

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