The upcoming Formula 1 season is set to be the longest in history, featuring a whopping 24 races scheduled to take place from March to December. This extensive calendar has raised both excitement and concern within the motorsport community. Stefano Domenicali, the President and CEO of Formula 1, has expressed his belief that the calendar strikes the right balance between traditional races and new, existing venues. However, it has also sparked discussions and requests from both drivers and teams, who are urging for a balance between the packed schedule and the well-being of all involved.
The season is set to kick off in Bahrain, with the pre-season tests and the first race, the latter of which is scheduled to be held on a Saturday to accommodate Ramadan. As the season unfolds, fans can look forward to the return of notable races such as Japan, positioned in April alongside China after a four-year hiatus due to the global pandemic. Spain will also play a key role as the tenth race of the season, while the United States, the Middle East, and the traditional closing in Abu Dhabi will each host multiple races.
While the calendar is full throttle for the upcoming year, the technical and sporting regulations remain stable, along with familiar faces in the driver lineup and teams. As the anticipation builds for this historic season, the Formula 1 community eagerly awaits the unparalleled excitement and competition that will unfold across the vast and diverse array of races.
2024 CALENDAR
SINGLE-SEATER PRESENTATIONS: February 1 to 20
PRE-SEASON TEST: Bahrain Sakhir – February 21-23
GRAND PRIZES:
March 2 (Saturday Ramadan), Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir circuit)
March 9 (Saturday Ramadan) Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah Circuit)
24 March, Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne Circuit)
7 April, Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka Circuit)
21 April, Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai Circuit)
May 5, United States Grand Prix (Miami Circuit)
19 May, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (Imola circuit)
26 May, Monaco Grand Prix (Circuit de Monaco)
9 June, Canadian Grand Prix (Circuit Gilles Villeneuve)
23 June, Spanish Grand Prix (Montmeló circuit) Barcelona
30 June, Austrian Grand Prix (Red Bull Ring circuit)
7 July, British Grand Prix (Silverstone Circuit)
21 July, Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring Circuit)
28 July, Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps Circuit)
25 August, Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort circuit)
1 September, Italian Grand Prix (Monza circuit)
15 September, Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Baku circuit)
22 September, Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore Circuit)
October 20, United States Grand Prix (Austin Circuit)
27 October, Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City Circuit)
3 November, Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos Circuit)
November 24, Las Vegas Grand Prix (Las Vegas Speedway)
1 December, Qatar Grand Prix (Losail Circuit)
8 December, United Arab Emirates Grand Prix (Yas Marina Circuit)

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