Ferrari Challenge Middle East
Ferrari's new Middle East one-make series opens its first season at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on 11 and 12 December 2026.
About Ferrari Challenge Middle East
The Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Middle East is a new one-make racing series launched by Ferrari for drivers in the region. Its inaugural 2026 to 2027 season opens at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on 11 and 12 December 2026, according to the published calendar.
All drivers race the Ferrari 296 Challenge, and races are 30-minute sprints. After Bahrain the series visits Lusail in Qatar on 9 and 10 January 2027, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia on 29 and 30 January, and finishes at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi on 20 and 21 March 2027.
Ferrari Challenge has run in Europe and North America for decades as a customer racing series for amateur drivers. The Middle East series is the first season dedicated to the region. The round suits motorsport fans and anyone curious to see a full grid of identical Ferraris race at Sakhir. Spectator and ticket details had not been announced.
Dates are not yet confirmed by the organiser.
Highlights
- Opening round of the first Ferrari Challenge Middle East season
- Ferrari 296 Challenge one-make grid
- 30-minute sprint races
- Four-round calendar: Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Good to know
- Dates come from the published series calendar; check Bahrain International Circuit's website for confirmed spectator access before travelling.
- Bahrain International Circuit is in Sakhir, around 30 minutes' drive south of Manama.
The venue
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. The kingdom's motorsport home in the Sakhir desert, with a Formula 1 circuit, drag strip, karting track and event spaces.
Questions people ask
When is the Ferrari Challenge Middle East in Bahrain?
The Bahrain round is listed for 11 and 12 December 2026 at Bahrain International Circuit, as the opening round of the inaugural season.
What car is used in Ferrari Challenge Middle East?
All drivers race the Ferrari 296 Challenge, in 30-minute sprint races.
Where else does the series race?
After Bahrain it visits Lusail in Qatar, Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia and finishes at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi in March 2027.
