As usual, it’s not just Formula 1 cars that will take to the track this weekend with other Formula’s racing in support.
Bahrain will be the season opener for the Formula 2 series this weekend with their races taking place on both Saturday and Sunday.
Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East are also expected to take to the raceway throughout the weekend.
Various promoter activities will also take place which includes a parachute display and flypasts.
Formula 2 races are scheduled to start at 13:10 local time on Saturday, and 14:!5 local time on Sunday.
F1 qualifying starts at 4 pm UK time and the race starts at 4:10 pm on Sunday.
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