Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, exchanged congratulations on the successful organisation of the 21st edition of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, hosted at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated HM the King on the success of this year's event, attributing the achievement to His Majesty's leadership and vision, which have led to consolidating Bahrain's position on the global motorsport map. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasized that the Kingdom's continuous hosting of such a prominent international event reflects its strong reputation and efforts in the sector.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister further extended congratulations on McLaren's win at this year's Grand Prix, marking its first victory at Bahrain International Circuit since the Kingdom began hosting Formula 1 in 2004. He noted that Bahrain's continued progress is the result of HM the King's unwavering support, which remains key to advancing development and achieving the Kingdom's national goals.
The Crown Prince and Prime Minister also commended the people of the Kingdom for their dedication as part of Team Bahrain over the past 21 years, highlighting their integral role in the event's success. In response, HM the King expressed appreciation to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, noting that the success of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix was driven by the efforts of His Royal Highness and the team working with him.
HM the King commended the event's organisation and its role in further strengthening Bahrain's global position as a leading host of high-profile international events. He also praised the ongoing efforts to achieve outcomes that reflect Bahrain's capabilities and aspirations, wishing HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister further success in advancing the Kingdom's development.