Where to Watch the Action at the Bahrain GP
Where is the best place to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix? The best places to watch Formula 1® range from trackside grandstands to premium hospitality options, like Champions Club and Paddock Club™. Held at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, home of the first Middle East Grand Prix in 2004, the race delivers close proximity racing under floodlights, cooler evening temperatures and excellent sightlines. This guide covers the best places to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix, so you can choose the experience that suits you.
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The Dome Lounge by F1® Experiences
The Dome Lounge by F1® Experiences offers three days of relaxed hospitality at the Bahrain Grand Prix, paired with a dedicated Main Straight grandstand. Guests enjoy complimentary food and beverage all Grand Prix™ weekend long. Between track sessions, live DJs, roaming entertainers and special guest appearances keep the atmosphere going. Your package also includes seat-back style seating in The Dome Grandstand, which has giant TV screen viewing and a clear view of the cars taking the final turn and accelerating onto the Main Straight, as well as the F1® Podium celebrations after the race.
F1® Experiences Champions Club
Champions Club puts you on the Back Straight, directly below the Beyon Grandstand between Turns 10 and 11, one of the circuit's best overtaking spots. Drivers accelerate out of the tight, technical Turn 10 and pass through a DRS zone on the approach to a fast left-hander, and you'll watch it from your seat in the Beyon Grandstand, with giant TV screens and additional views of Turns 7-9. The all-inclusive Champions Club hospitality includes complimentary food and beverage all Grand Prix™ weekend long. Champions Club also includes appearances from key F1® personnel, access to a Grid Walk with a photo next to the the iconic FIA Formula One World Championship™ trophy, and a Guided F1® Paddock Tour led by Expert Hosts.
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Main Straight Grandstand
The Main Straight Grandstand gives you a prime view of the Starting Grid, the finish line, the Pit Lane and the team garages, making it a great choice if you want to soak up the pre-race atmosphere. You'll have an excellent vantage point for the pre-race preparations and the post-race celebrations throughout the Grand Prix™ weekend, including the winner on the podium. Seat-back style seating and giant TV screens mean you can follow the action around the rest of the circuit too!
Turn 1 Grandstand
The Turn 1 Grandstand is situated at the end of the Main Straight, directly before Turn 1, and gives you an exceptional vantage point over the greatest overtaking spot at the Bahrain International Circuit. With cars arriving at the end of the straight, it's the place to watch the battles for position unfold all weekend long. Seat-back style seating and giant TV screens help you keep track of the action around the rest of the circuit too!
Victory Grandstand
The Victory Grandstand is located on the straight on the outside of Turn 14, where you'll watch the drivers navigate the final two corners and accelerate down the Main Straight. It offers a great view of the high-speed approach and technical braking zones, and it's well placed to catch the last overtaking opportunities of the lap. You'll also see the race leader race by in the race’s final moments, only seconds away from taking the chequered flag. Seat-back style seating and giant TV screens mean you can follow the rest of the action around the circuit too.
F1 Paddock Club™
The F1 Paddock Club™ offers unparalleled access and world-class hospitality, and it is uniquely positioned directly above the team garages, with a clear view of the Starting Grid and finish line. Paddock Club™ hospitality includes all-inclusive, chef-prepared cuisine and premium beverages, including sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks. Exclusive insider activities include daily Pit Lane Walks and a range of appearances by F1® drivers and legends of the sport.
Which is the best place to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix? That depends on the kind of weekend you want, but every option puts you right in the middle of the action. Watch the lights go out from the Main Straight Grandstand, hold your breath at the Turn 1 Grandstand, the circuit's greatest overtaking spot, or witness racing history at the Victory Grandstand. Experience even more with trackside hospitality options like The Dome Lounge, Champions Club or the F1 Paddock Club™. Under the floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit, the racing is fast, close and unforgettable. Explore our Bahrain Grand Prix packages with F1® Experiences and secure your place on race weekend.
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