KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Malaysian motorsports fans will have the opportunity to catch the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, with three-day tickets priced from as low as RM200 under special rates offered exclusively to Malaysian citizens.
According to information published on the Bahrain GP official website, MyKad holders are entitled to special rates across six seating categories, ranging from RM200 to RM2,083.40.
The most affordable option is the G Hillstand at RM200, while tickets for the B Hillstand and C Hillstand are priced at RM809.60 each.
For grandstand seating, tickets are priced at RM1,291.40 for the F Grandstand, RM1,386 for the K1 Grandstand and RM2,083.40 for the Main Grandstand.
The Main Grandstand, K1 Grandstand and F Grandstand offer seated and rooftop viewing, while the B, C and G Hillstands are grassed, open-air areas.
However, the special rates are available exclusively to MyKad holders, with a verification process in place to ensure eligibility.
Transactions will be processed in Bahraini dinars based on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of purchase.
The website states that any discounted ticket that does not correspond to a valid MyKad or otherwise fails to meet the eligibility criteria will be invalidated.
Children aged three to six are entitled to a 25 per cent discount, excluding the G Hillstand, while children under three are admitted free of charge without an allocated seat.
Meanwhile, a Bernama check on the Bahrain Grand Prix official website found that overwhelming demand from Malaysian fans had temporarily disrupted online ticket purchases.
A notice posted on the website said organisers were working to improve the online purchasing experience and urged fans to keep an eye on its social media channels for updates on ticket availability.
While online purchases remain affected, fans can still secure their tickets through the Bahrain Grand Prix contact centre at +973 17450000.
In the meantime, international rates are significantly higher, with three-day tickets listed on the website at US$565.40 (about RM2,240) for the Main Grandstand, US$376.20 (about RM1,490) for the K1 Grandstand and US$350.90 (about RM1,390) for the F Grandstand, while tickets for the B and C Hillstands are priced at US$220 (about RM870) each.
