The Bahrain International Circuit at Sakhir will be the venue for the first world final of the Formula BMW motor racing series from December 13 to 16.
Racing drivers from the four regional Formula BMW series (Germany, Britain, Asia, US) will compete against each other for the first time.
The best of the talented junior drivers can look forward to a total purse of $60,000 with the overall champion getting the chance to drive the BMW Williams Formula One car.
“Bahrain is an ideal venue for the first final,” said BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen. “Even in December, the Gulf region affords good weather conditions for high-calibre motor racing. But what we regard as particularly important is that the circuit boasts first-rate safety standards.”
During the four days of competition the young drivers will compete in qualifying and intermediate heats for a place in the final on December 16.
Between the Formula BMW races spectators can enjoy a motor racing support programme. “We are delighted to be the major partner for the inaugural event. It will strengthen our position as one of the future leading motor sport venues in the world and the home of motorsport in the Middle East,” said BIC general manager of BIC Martin Whitaker.
