Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, and national carrier Gulf Air are continuing their distinguished, long-standing partnership as part of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
The F1 spectacle will be taking place at the iconic Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from October 2-4, and Gulf Air is once again the race’s title sponsor, reflecting the strength of its advanced relationship with BIC and F1. This collaboration dates back to the first-ever F1 Grand Prix held in the region on 4 April, 2004 (04/04/04).
For the race weekend in Malaysia, Gulf Air will be supporting the efforts of Team Bahrain to showcase the Kingdom to fans from across the world. As a major highlight of the F1 weekend at SIC, Gulf Air will be performing its famous fly-past during the pre-race programme on October 4. The awesome spectacle will add to the excitement of the unique occasion for the benefit of thousands of fans at the venue and millions watching the broadcast from across the world.
Ahead of the race weekend, Gulf Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur starting September 29, further strengthening the airline’s air connectivity with the Far East while offering F1 fans and travellers a seamless gateway to the Malaysian capital.
Furthermore, as the Grand Prix’s title sponsor, the Gulf Air Fan Zone at SIC will be open to all ticket holders throughout the weekend, bringing fans closer to the action of the race.
Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of BIC, said that BIC was proud to work alongside Gulf Air and highlighted the airline’s instrumental role as title sponsor of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix for more than two decades. He added that, as representatives of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the motorsport world and beyond, BIC and Gulf Air were pleased to work together to host the Grand Prix weekend at Sepang International Circuit. He noted that the event would be a historic occasion for the sport and an opportunity for Team Bahrain to come together and showcase the Kingdom to the world as part of the unique race weekend.
Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air, said that the airline’s partnership with Bahrain International Circuit and Formula 1 had spanned more than two decades, reflecting a shared commitment to showcasing the Kingdom on one of the world’s leading sporting platforms.
He added that, as the national carrier, Gulf Air was proud to continue serving as title sponsor of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, describing the association as a symbol of Bahrain’s global presence and ambition.
Gauss noted that the race weekend in Malaysia would provide an opportunity to showcase Bahrain to a global audience while celebrating the launch of Gulf Air’s new direct service to Kuala Lumpur. He added that, together with Team Bahrain, Gulf Air looked forward to highlighting the Kingdom’s hospitality, connectivity and international outlook to fans from around the world.
Limited tickets to the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 remain available at BIC’s official website bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible due to the incredible demand.
For more information on the Grand Prix, visit bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline, or follow BIC and SIC on social media.
