I went here to see the formula 1. I was immediatel...

I went here to see the formula 1. I was immediately dismayed at how strict and uncharitable the track staff are. Spectators are only allowed to view the track from the grandstand they have tickets for, all other ways of viewing the track are blocked off, and tickets are very strictly checked upon entering a grandstand, even on practice days. This is not normal for anyone accustomed to attending European races, and anyone expecting any different will be very disappointed, just like I was.

I was hoping to get photos of the cards from a variety of different vantage points over the weekend, but was unable to do so, as even the views from the fences around the track were blocked off.

I won't be returning to Bahrain, I'll save my money for Silverstone or somewhere similar, where I can wander around the track perimeter looking for a good vantage point, without being hassled by track staff.