Manama, February 18 (BNA): The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), known as “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East,” announced today that both Thursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20, the open days of Formula 1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2026, will feature an F1 Pit Lane Walk, an exciting fan-engagement activity.
BIC to hold F1 Pit Lane Walk for fans attending F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2026
All ticket holders will be able to experience the pit walk at no additional cost during this special activity, which is scheduled from 2:05 to 2:50 pm on both days.
Fans should be aware that during the pit lane walk, some garages may be screened off on the pit lane side because teams may be working on the vehicles during the testing session.
On Thursday and Friday, BIC will open its gates to the public at 11 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Adult admission to the F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2026 is BD10, while children’s admission is BD5.
Visit the circuit’s official website, bahraingp.com, to purchase tickets or obtain additional information. You can also contact the BIC Hotline at +973-17450000.
For the two public days, BIC also offers exclusive hospitality packages. These offer superb cuisine and service in a sophisticated environment, combined with the best views of the action. The F1 pit lane is directly over the hospitality lounge.
You may get comprehensive information on BIC’s hospitality offerings on bahraingp.com. You can reserve the packages online or by giving +973-17451086 a call.
A number of off-track attractions, such as dynamic racing simulations, a Batak reaction game, and a stick catching game, will also be available to fans attending both open days.
Motorsport fans may experience every bend and acceleration on an F1 circuit virtually with the racing simulators, which allow them to enter the world of speed and adrenaline.
Fans’ reflexes will be put to the test by the Batak and stick catching games, which test hand-eye coordination in two tasks that Formula One’s elite drivers often practice to maintain their exceptional skills.
In addition to these, spectators who come to BIC during testing will be able to see a showcase of the new 2026 Formula One car in its unique Bahraini livery.
The F1 preseason testing this year are the sixth time in a row that Sakhir has been chosen to host the sport’s most crucial training phase before to the new world championship. Bahrain hosted two testing sessions: the first in 2009 and the second in 2014. Since 2021, they have been held annually in Bahrain.
With the Australian Grand Prix weekend set for March 6–8, the tests will set the stage for the beginning of the new season. After competing in races in China and Japan, F1’s top drivers and teams will return to the Kingdom for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026, which takes place from April 10–12 and is the fourth round of the 24-race world championship.
