The Formula 1 World Championship for the 2024 season is set to be the biggest in history, with a record-breaking 24 races scheduled. This announcement was made by the organizers on Wednesday, and it marks an increase of one race compared to the current season.
The calendar for the 2024 season features some notable changes and unique aspects. The most significant change is that the first two races of the season, the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, will take place on a Saturday instead of the traditional Sunday. This alteration was deemed necessary to accommodate the start of Ramadan, which falls on March 10. The organizers, comprising of F1 and the FIA, made this decision to respect and accommodate the religious observance of Ramadan.
Another highlight of the 2024 calendar is the grouping of races in specific regions. This approach aims to reduce the travel requirements for teams and the transportation of their equipment, promoting sustainability in the sport. For instance, after the Australian Grand Prix, the races will move to Japan and then China. Notably, the Chinese Grand Prix will make a comeback to the calendar since its absence in 2019 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
North America will once again host five races, including three in the United States and one each in Canada and Mexico. The U.S. races will be held in Austin, Las Vegas, and Miami. It is interesting to note that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will also take place on a Saturday, specifically on November 23.
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While some traditional races like the French and German Grands Prix will not be featured in the 2024 season, the organizers have expressed their desire to bring them back in future seasons. This signifies their commitment to maintaining the heritage and historical significance of these races.
To provide a clearer overview, here is the full calendar for the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship:
– March 2: Bahrain Grand Prix
– March 9: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
– March 24: Australian Grand Prix
– April 7: Japanese Grand Prix
– April 21: Chinese Grand Prix
– May 5: Miami Grand Prix
– May 19: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
– May 24: Monaco Grand Prix
– June 9: Canadian Grand Prix
– June 23: Spanish Grand Prix
– June 30: Austrian Grand Prix
– July 7: British Grand Prix
– July 21: Hungarian Grand Prix
– July 28: Belgian Grand Prix
– August 25: Dutch Grand Prix
– September 1: Italian Grand Prix
– September 15: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
– September 22: Singapore Grand Prix
– October 18: United States Grand Prix
– October 27: Mexican Grand Prix
– November 3: Brazilian Grand Prix
– November 23: Las Vegas Grand Prix
– December 1: Qatar Grand Prix
– December 8: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
With an expanded season, fans around the world will have even more opportunities to witness the exhilarating races, fierce competition, and adrenaline-fueled action that F1 offers. The 2024 season promises to deliver new experiences and moments that will be etched into the history of Formula 1.
