Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, the President of the Court of the Crown Prince, on the Kingdom of Bahrain's successful hosting of the 2025 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, and on McLaren's victory in the race.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Salman expressed his admiration for the efforts made by Bahrain to host the prestigious event, highlighting the significance of the Grand Prix in enhancing the Kingdom's global standing in the world of motorsport. The successful hosting of the event was seen as a testament to Bahrain's capabilities and organizational excellence.
The cable also acknowledged the performance of McLaren, which secured a victory in the race. McLaren's win was celebrated as a momentous occasion, adding to the excitement and prestige of the Grand Prix event held in Bahrain. The achievement was seen as a fitting end to a successful hosting of one of the premier events in the Formula 1 calendar.