PlanYourSaudiGrand Prix

F1 track action starts on Thursday at in Jeddah 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 evening.

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 Saudi GP is from 15:50 – 16:20 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 Saudi GP is from 18:00 – 18:30 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 Thursday the F2 action starts with a 45-minute practice session in the afternoon and a 30-minute qualifying in the evening. The Sprint Race is on Friday and the Feature Race is on Saturday.

F1 Academy is an all female racing series that aims to popularise motorsports for women and girls and to provide a launchpad for higher tiers of motorsport, including ultimately, F1. The emphasis is on driver skill and so all cars use an identical chassis and engine.

Actions gets underway on Thursday with practice and qualifying. A 30 minute race takes place on Friday and Saturday afternoon.

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 Thursday and a 30-minute qualifying session on Friday. There are two races; one on Friday and one on Saturday.