F1: THE RACE IS ON: Bahrain to kick off F1 season in 2023 – Gulf Digital News

F1: THE RACE IS ON: Bahrain to kick off F1 season in 2023 – Gulf Digital News

BAHRAIN is set to host the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season in March.

The race will take place between March 3 and 5 and will be the fifth time that Bahrain International Circuit has had the honour of hosting the opening race of the season.

The World Motorsport Council has approved the 2023 Formula 1 calendar, which includes the Bahrain Grand Prix as the season opener, the FIA announced yesterday.

BIC chief executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said: “After the record crowds, electric atmosphere and incredible racing which we were delighted to host in 2022, it makes us hugely proud to be hosting yet again the opening round of the season.

“We are already well underway with our plans for next year and will be announcing details of tickets and plans for the race shortly. Whilst the bar was set high for our 2022 race, we can’t wait to offer fans an even better experience next year.

“It’s a great honour for us to be able to host the first race of the season and we thank Formula 1 for placing their trust in us for what we hope will be yet another landmark occasion for the sport,” Shaikh Salman