| Bahrain will host Third round of the 2009 Formula One Grand Prix Championship at the BIC in Sakhir from April 17-19th 2009. Bahrain successfully hosted the third round of the 2008 Formula one Championship at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) Sakhir in the 2008 F1 Championship calender released by the FIA. In 2007 Bahrain also hosted the third race in the Formula one Grand Prix Championship. The Gulf Air Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2009 The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2009 will held on April the 17th, 18th, and 19th at the modern, highly acclaimed, Sakhir Formula one racing circuit in Bahrain. The Bahrain Grand Prix has been a huge success since its launch and had the privilege of being the inaugural Grand Prix for the 2006 season which was very successful. The Bahrain Property site can help visitors to Bahrain during the Bahrain Grand Prix with Bahrain Car rentals, Bahrain Hotel bookings and Flights to Bahrain and Worldwide. We have also included information on Visa procedures in Bahrain specific to the Bahrain Grand Prix. We have links for the Formula one teams and drivers official merchandise to get for yourself or as a gift and different driving experience days in the UK plus a link to a performance car parts store with worldwide delivery. In 2002, the building of the Bahrain Grand Prix Sakhir racing Circuit was started. By its completion, the Sakhir Race Circuit out shone other race Circuits in the Gulf region and established Sakhir and Bahrain as the center of gulf motor sport. Many races, including drag races, GT races and Formula 3 races, have been held. The first formula one race at the Sakhir Bahrain International circuit was held in 2004 and was won by Michael Schumacher, the formula one world Champion. The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix offers a Formula One experience unlike any other. You can get close to the cars, with pit lane walks, talk to the drivers and mechanics, and feel a part of the glamour and passion of the world’s biggest and most spectacular Car Racing series. The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is the ultimate sporting and social occasion for Bahrain. From the moment that you see the imposing structure of the Sakhir Bahrain International Circuit come into view as you approach Sakhir you know that an incredible experience awaits you. You can feel the atmosphere that is generated by the crowds being so close to elite sportsmen and the sound of the worlds foremost racing cars, celebrate in the speed and the thrill of the spectacle. It is a breathtaking experience to hear a Formula One car travelling at 300km/h at 19,000rpm. It is an unforgettable experience to watch 22 Formula One cars racing down the straights, to witness them brake from top speed to 60km/h in little more than 50 metres and then accelerate out the other side of a corner. The Kingdom of Bahrain has brought the Formula One experience from around the world to the heart of the Gulf, at the Sakhir race circuit in Bahrain. The Bahrain formula one grand prix will also host support races at the Sakhir racing circuit and have family entertainment. Entertainment at the Bahrain Grand Prix Visa Procedures for overseas visitors to the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2007 were as Follows and may differ in 2009. Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Visa Procedure: A Grand Prix visa can be obtained upon arrival at Bahrain International Airport or pre-arranged through the Internet at-www.evisa.gov.bh. Alternatively visas can be organized through the GDNPR (General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence) Headquarters in Bahrain depending on an individuals nationality and GCC alien residence status. The Bahrain Grand Prix visa is valid for two weeks from the date of entry and is a multiple re- entry visa. The visa has no physical evidence in the passport. The Bahrain Grand Prix F1 visas can be obtained on arrival at Bahrain airport by nationals of the following countries (G34 group): Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom United States of America, Vatican City. [Additional nationalities that can obtain a visa on arrival are Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Hungary, Lebanon, Panama, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan and Venezuela. GCC alien residents can also obtain a visa on arrival at Bahrain International airport. These nationalities can also obtain a pre-arranged Bahrain Grand Prix visa over the Internet. All other nationalities (except those listed above and GCC alien residents) must have a sponsor to obtain a pre-arranged Bahrain Grand Prix F1 visa. The sponsor can be a Bahraini commercial entity or a Bahraini individual. Sponsored Bahrain Grand Prix F1 visas can be pre-arranged by the sponsor and obtained at GDNPR Headquarters in Manama. Please note that sponsored Bahrain Grand Prix F1 visas are only available to Bahraini commercial entities or individuals. Upon arrival, GDNPR set up several fast-track lanes at Bahrain International airport solely dedicated for passports and immigration procedures related to the Bahrain Grand Prix F1. A special Bahrain Grand Prix entry stamp will be imprinted by the Immigration Officer in the passport and in the arrival/departure card. The hard copy of the card will be attached to the passport which will be removed upon departure. Passengers must retain their stamped departure card in their Passport to speed up their departure. The conditions for all applicants for Bahrain Grand Prix F1 visas were: - Passengers must produce a valid Bahrain Grand Prix F1 ticket, proof of purchase or identification showing the passenger is officially associated with the Bahrain Grand Prix F1 event in the Kingdom of Bahrain. - The Passport must be valid for the length of stay in the Kingdom of Bahrain. - The Passenger must have a valid confirmed onward travel ticket to leave the Kingdom of Bahrain. - The visa holder must not violate the security and national welfare of the Kingdom of Bahrain. - The visa holder must not take up paid employment when in the Kingdom of Bahrain. - The applicant must be outside the Kingdom of Bahrain, and must apply via sponsor or the Internet unless eligible for visa on arrival. - All visa holders must be able to support themselves and any dependents while in the Kingdom of Bahrain. - The Bahrain Grand Prix F1 visa is not available for applicants with endorses and cannot be extended. Any questions or queries should be directed to the Vetting and Approval Section in GDNPR on telephone 17530902, fax 17534490 or email evisa@gdnpr.gov.bh All International Media requests should go through the National Press Office via email s. bushehri@bic.com.bh or fax 00973 17451112. . 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar 2009 Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) 27- 29 Mar 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix (Kuala Lumpur) 03 - 05 Apr 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix (Bahrain) 17 - 19 Apr 2009 Spanish Grand Prix (Catalunya) 08 - 10 May 2009 Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul) 07 - 09 Aug 2009 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) 21 - 24 May 2009 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) 05 - 07 Jun 2009 French Grand Prix (Magny-Cours) 26 - 28 Jun 2009 British Grand Prix (Silverstone) 19 - 21 Jun 2009 German Grand Prix (Hockenheim) 10 - 12 Jul 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) 24 - 26 Jul 2009 European Grand Prix (Valencia) 21 - 23 Aug 2009 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) 11 - 13 Sep 14 2009 Italian Grand Prix (Monza) 04 - 06 Sep 2009 Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore) 25 - 27 Sep 2009 Japanese Grand Prix (Fuji Speedway) 09 - 11 Oct 2009 Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai) 16 - 18 Oct 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix (Sao Paulo) 30 Oct - 01 Nov Abu Dhabi 13 -15 Nov If visiting Bahrain for the Grand Prix 2009 we would like to wish you a pleasant stay in Bahrain. We would suggest that you book your Flights,Hotels and Car Hire early to avoid disappointment. The Bahrain property site for information on visiting and living in Bahrain, Bahrain Car Rental, Bahrain Hotels and Flights to Bahrain and Worldwide, we look forward to seeing you use the Bahrain Property Site again. |
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| BAHRAIN+GRAND+PRIX, THE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2008 AT THE BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT (BIC) SAKHIR GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX CAR RENTAL BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX HOTEL BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX HOTELS BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX INFORMATION BAHRAIN FLIGHTS FERRARI MERCHANDISE MCLARIN MERCHANDISE THE THIRD ROUND OF THE FIA F1 CHAMPIONSHIP SEARIES 2008 AT THE BIC BAHRAIN. |
| FORMULA ONE MERCHANDISE SIGNED BY THE DRIVERS AND TEAMS AT MEMORABILIA MANIA |
| A SMALL MAP OF THE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT AT SAKHIR BAHRAIN |
