Fans from around the world enjoyed the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix’s first day of on-and off-track thrills at the Bahrain International Circuit yesterday.
First-time visitors to the kingdom as well as Bahraini citizens and residents alike enjoyed roaming acts, shopping experiences, cultural areas, games and more off-track, as Formula 1, F2, F3 and Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East drivers kept the track warm during a day filled with practice sessions ahead of today’s races and qualifying sessions .