PlanYourBahrainGrand Prix

F1 track action starts on Thursday at Sakhir with two, 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1 & FP2) for teams to find the perfect setup.

Free practice 3 (FP3) takes place on Friday afternoon, building up to qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Saturday.

Spectators with a view of the pits try not to blink. This is where pit crews hone their skills for the 2-second tyre change.

Pitstop Practice at the Bahrain GP is from 14:15 – 14:45 on Saturday.

This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm-up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.

The driver’s parade at the Bahrain GP is from 16:00 – 16:30 on Sunday.

A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.

On Friday the F2 action starts with a 45-minute practice session at midday and a 30-minute qualifying in the evening. The Sprint Race is on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday.

Formula 3 is an important step on the road to success in single-seater motor racing. Drivers who do well here usually go on to compete in F2 and sometimes even make the leap to F1.

The F3 schedule starts with a 45-minute practice session on Friday morning and a qualifying session in the afternoon. The first race is held on Saturday and the second and final race gets underway on Sunday.

Porsche Supercup supports most of the European F1 races. The Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East is a similar series. It’s a one make GT championship showcasing motor racing talent from the Arab region.

Track sessions on the timetable are two practice sessions on Friday and a 30-minute qualifying session on Saturday. There are two races; one on Saturday and one on Sunday.