Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2020 will be the first night race of the season and it will mark the 70th anniversaries of both national carrier Gulf Air and Formula 1. The 57-lap sprint will be the 16th edition of the world-renowned desert race and it is the seventh time it is being held under Bahrain International Circuit’s state-of-the-art floodlights.
Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2020 Time Table
The four-day extravaganza will take place from March 19 to 22 at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. This year’s Bahrain F1 Grand Prix is the second of a record 22 rounds on the 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Also taking place on the tarmac will be three highly competitive series supporting Formula 1.
These include the returning FIA Formula 2 Championship and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East, as well as the FIA Formula 3 Championship, which will be making its Bahrain Grand Prix debut.
All three series will have two races apiece at the Grand Prix weekend. Their first races will all be held on Saturday, March 21, of the event, while the second sprints will take place on Sunday, March 22.
THURSDAY 19th MARCH | ||
Promoter Activity | 3 Day Ticket Holders Only Pit Lane Walk | 17:00 – 18:45 |
Formula 1 | Press Conference | 18:00 – 19:00 |
Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 19:00 – 19:30 |
Formula 1 | Drivers’ Autograph Session – Fan Zone | 19:10 – 20:40 |
Formula 1 | F1 Experiences – Track Tour (F1 Experiences Guests Only) | 19:30 – 20:00 |
Formula 1 | F1 Experiences – Pit Lane Walk (F1 Experiences Guests Only) | 20:00 – 20:30 |
FRIDAY 20th MARCH | ||
FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 09:25 – 10:10 |
FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 10:35 – 11:20 |
Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East | Practice Session | 11:45 – 12:15 |
Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:20 – 12:50 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:50 – 13:35 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:55 – 13:25 |
Formula 1 | First Practice Session | 14:00 – 15:30 |
FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 15:55 – 16:25 |
Formula 1 | Press Conference | 16:00 – 17:00 |
FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 16:55 – 17:25 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 17:45 – 18:00 |
Formula 1 | Second Practice Session | 18:00 – 19:30 |
FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 19:45 – 20:00 |
Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East | Qualifying Session | 19:55 – 20:15 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 20:30 – 21:00 |
SATURDAY 21st MARCH | ||
Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East | First Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins) | 10:55 – 11:25 |
FIA Formula 3 | First Race (40 Mins) | 12:15 – 13:00 |
Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 13:10 – 13:40 |
FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 13:15 – 13:45 |
Formula 1 | Drivers’ Autograph Session – Fan Zone | 13:15 – 14:15 |
Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 13:20 – 13:45 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 13:30 – 14:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Formula 2 Drivers’ Parade | 14:00 – 14:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 14:00 – 14:30 |
Formula 1 | Third Practice Session | 15:00 – 16:00 |
FIA Formula 2 | First Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins) | 16:25 – 17:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 17:45 – 18:15 |
Formula 1 | Qualifying Session | 18:00 – 19:00 |
Formula 1 | Press Conference | 19:00 – 20:00 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 19:30 – 20:00 |
SUNDAY 22nd MARCH | ||
FIA Formula 3 | Second Race (TBC Laps or 40 Mins) | 12:45 – 13:30 |
Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East | Second Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins) | 13:55 – 14:25 |
FIA Formula 2 | Second Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins) | 14:50 – 15:40 |
Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 15:55 – 16:15 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:55 – 16:25 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 16:00 – 17:00 |
Formula 1 | Drivers’ Track Parade | 16:30 – 17:00 |
Promoter Activity | Starting Grid Presentation | 17:00 – 17:15 |
Formula 1 | National Anthem | 17:54 – 17:56 |
Formula 1 | Grand Prix (57 Laps or 120 Mins) | 18:10 – 20:10 |
What more will you get at the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2020?
Concerts
Headlining the off-track attractions will be the series of fantastic concerts by globally renowned superstars in music.
Kicking off the live performances will be Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and DJ Afrojack, who will be taking to the stage for his live show on the Friday (March 20) night of the race weekend.
Saturday (March 21) will then be an epic night of music, with back-to-back performances by global superstar Khalid and Top 10 DJ and producer Don Diablo. All three concerts are definitely ones fans must not miss!
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Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2020 Tickets
Tickets to the Bahrain Grand Prix are selling fast and all those excited to attend are advised to purchase theirs as soon as possible. Click the link to book your tickets- Q-Tickets
Other Ticket Details: Bahrain Hospitality Tent – BHD60 (3 days) This product is an add-on and can only be purchased once a customer already has Grandstand tickets. This offers access into the Tent which is the only place alcohol can be purchased on the venue.