The Bahrain International Circuit will have three Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones for drivers to utilise during their laps this weekend.
DRS can be used freely inside the zones throughout most of the weekend, but is restricted in the race for when a driver is less than a second behind another car.
The track has used three DRS zones for several years now, down the start/finish straight, between Turns three and four and also between Turns 10 and 11.
This year, F1 is operating under new technical regulations, with one of their aims being to allow for closer racing on the track.
In recent years, the increase in downforce and aerodynamic complexity meant cars found it difficult to follow rivals through corners.
During pre-season testing, drivers reported that they found it easier to follow another car through a corner due to the reduction in dirty air.
However, some noted that the slipstream effect appears to have decreased, meaning DRS could still play a crucial part in races if cars struggle to draw alongside each other towards the braking zone.
This weekend’s grand prix in Sakhir gets underway at 18:00 local time.
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