COVID-19 pandemic caused schedule changes
COVID-19 positive tests for drivers
First triple-header in F1 history
Multiple double-header events
Reverse layouts not used despite speculation
Shortened race weekends at some events
Romain Grosjean survived major crash at Bahrain Grand Prix
George Russell substituted for Lewis Hamilton at Sakhir Grand Prix
Sergio Pérez won first F1 race at Sakhir Grand Prix