The 2023 Formula 1 season has drawn to a close, with many starting to look towards next year for their F1 fix. This year’s season saw 22 races packed with action and impressive dominance from Max Verstappen and his Red Bull car.
The 2024 F1 season will begin on 29 February and run until 8 December with a record-breaking 24-race season. Pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain at the end of February, just a week before the opening race.
The first two races of the year in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be held on Saturday nights, with a shifted schedule due to the Muslim holy period of Ramadan, which begins on Sunday 10 March.
The holy event required the Saudi Arabian GP to be moved forward by a day and with back-to-back weekends, the decision was made to also race on Saturday in Bahrain to ensure there was enough time to move all freight to the next race.
The Chinese GP is also set to return to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2019. The race was previously cancelled in 2023 for a fourth consecutive year following strict COVID-19 measures in the country.
When is the next F1 race?
The next F1 race will take place on 2 March 2024, as F1 travels to Bahrain for the season opener. Pre-season testing starts in Bahrain on Wednesday 21 February and will run until Friday 23 February, with FP1 for the Bahrain GP starting one week later.
What is the 2024 F1 schedule
The 2024 F1 season will officially begin on 29 February in Bahrain, however pre-season testing will take place over three days from 21-23 February. Here’s the full calendar for all 24 races next year:
|
Date |
Event |
Location |
|
29 February–2 March |
Bahrain GP |
Sakhir |
|
7–9 March |
Saudi Arabian GP |
Jeddah |
|
22-24 March |
Australian GP |
Melbourne |
|
5-7 April |
Japanese GP |
Suzuka |
|
19-21 April |
Chinese GP |
Shanghai |
|
3-5 May |
Miami GP |
Miami |
|
17-19 May |
Emilia Romagna GP |
Imola |
|
24-26 May |
Monaco GP |
Monaco |
|
7-9 June |
Canadian GP |
Montreal |
|
21-23 June |
Spanish GP |
Barcelona |
|
28-30 June |
Austrian GP |
Spielberg |
|
5-7 July |
British GP |
Silverstone |
|
19-21 July |
Hungarian GP |
Budapest |
|
26-28 July |
Belgian GP |
Spa |
|
23-25 August |
Dutch GP |
Zandvoort |
|
30 August–1 September |
Italian GP |
Monza |
|
13-15 September |
Azerbaijan GP |
Baku |
|
20-22 September |
Singapore GP |
Singapore |
|
18-20 October |
United States GP |
Austin |
|
25-27 October |
Mexican GP |
Mexico City |
|
1-3 November |
Brazilian GP |
São Paulo |
|
21-23 November |
Las Vegas GP |
Las Vegas |
|
29 November–1 December |
Qatar GP |
Losail |
|
6-8 December |
Abu Dhabi GP |
Yas Marina |
The FIA, the F1 governing body, has made an effort to regionalise the schedule for the 2024 season in an attempt to make the sport more sustainable.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “I am delighted to announce the 2024 calendar with 24 races that will deliver an exciting season for our fans around the world. There is huge interest and continued demand for Formula 1, and I believe this calendar strikes the right balance between traditional races and new and existing venues.
“I want to thank all of the promoters and partners for their support and effort to achieve this great schedule. Our journey to a more sustainable calendar will continue in the coming years as we further streamline operations as part of our Net Zero 2030 commitment.”
The Japanese GP has been moved from its usual September spot to April, giving this year's season an Asian leg towards the start of the year. The race, which is traditionally after the summer break, will move to the fourth round of 2024, just ahead of the Chinese GP.
With the Japanese GP making a move to the start of the year, the Azerbaijan GP in Baku will be moved to the second half of the year, taking place a week before the Singapore GP. The Qatar GP will also be moved to the penultimate race of the season which will help transport cars and equipment to Abu Dhabi for next year’s season finale and should also help with the heat issue faced by drivers this year.
