Gulf Air Celebrates Two Decades of Bahrain Grand Prix Sponsorship
Gulf Air, celebrated its long-term partnership of two decades as the official title sponsor of the Bahrain Grand Prix, since its launch in the Kingdom in 2004.
Gulf Air has helped transport millions of motorsport enthusiasts to the Kingdom from across its international network, allowing them to attend this fan-favorite sports event that spearheaded Formula One’s presence in the Middle East and GCC regions.
Minutes before the start of the first race of the season, a Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft took flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), highlighting Gulf Air’s comprehensive strategy to reduce its carbon footprint. The iconic flypast took place amid a crowd of 37,000 attendees on race day.
For the fourth consecutive year, the 787-9 Dreamliner soared 500 feet above Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The flight was operated by three highly skilled Bahraini pilots; Captain Yousif Akbari, Captain Ghazi Humaidan, and Captain Nabeel Khonji.
As part of this effort, the airline extended a special invitation to 20 members of the National Karting Team, all aged between 12 and 16 years, to actively participate in the second and third days of the prestigious Formula One event. Gulf Air collaborated with several prominent national companies to organise informative tours for these young participants at the renowned BIC.
