BIC prepares for its fifth F1 Grand Prix and looks back on its achievements
BIC, Sakhir:
The BIC, home of motor sport in the Middle East, is preparing for celebrations
as its fifth Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix draws near.
Since its official opening by His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on
March 17, 2004, the BIC shall be seeing the fifth Formula One Grand Prix race
take to the tracks this April.
During the last four years, the circuit has seen various successful events held
at the venue, adding a many more achievements to the BIC’s ever-growing list.
From international or national racing events to corporate events, the circuit
has amazed the world with the array of functions that it has been able to take
on.
Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, COO at the BIC, stated that the circuit is
moving day-by-day to entrench its position as one of the vital and important
projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain through the accomplishments achieved at
different levels be it in sports or adding a positive impact on the economy.
Shaikh Salman added: “Each achievement at the Bahrain International Circuit
makes us feel proud to be part of this national edifice which has contributed to
delivering the name of the Kingdom to the world and the capabilities of their
people which have demonstrated their determination in a new a whole new field.
The circuit’s COO also continued to say, “We are proud that the Bahrain
International Circuit was awarded by the FIA as the best organization for the
Grand Prix for Formula One, a prize which has its own distinctive flavor,
especially as this was the first Grand Prix race ever held in the Middle East
and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
In 2006 the Bahrain International Circuit won the prize for Best Global
Advertising and Publicity for promoting the Grand Prix through the advertisement
on the Bahrain landmark Almoayyed Tower which portrayed an illustration of
strong competition between Ferrari and Renault. In 2007, Bahrain International
Circuit obtained the center of excellence award given by the FIA, and this award
reflects the great confidence given by the FIA to the Bahrain International
Circuit which is the home of Motorsport in the Middle East. This award was
handed last month during the ceremony of the FIA for the end of season 2007 for
the Bahrain International Circuit.
Shaikh Salman also spoke of the new pride for Bahrain International Circuit
which was declared as the Desert 400 round for the Australian Supercars V8 from
the 1st to 3rd of November last year won the award for the best race in the 2007
season. The prize was won for the first time by Bahrain International Circuit,
and what makes the issue more distinctive is that the best round for the
Australian championship was won by a the only country which hosts a round
outside Australia itself.
He continued to stress that these achievements have generated a great sense of
satisfaction and pride for the BIC and all Bahrainis alike, as this national
project has proven to Bahrain and the rest of the world that the circuit has
been up to this great responsibility and has succeeded on various levels. He
added, “we always strive for the best and search for excellence and innovation,
and this confirms that we are “the home of Motorsport in the Middle East”.
