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For the first time ever, an F1 season will begin with two consecutive grands prix on Saturdays.
The F1 races typically span three days, starting with practice on Friday, followed by final practice and qualifying on Saturday, and the grand prix on Sunday. However, due to the Muslim holy period of Ramadan, this year’s record 24-race calendar will begin with back-to-back races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, both of which have been moved forward 24 hours. As a result, three grands prix will be held on a Saturday night, including the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 23. In 2024, Ramadan starts on March 10, so adjustments have been made to the double header in the Middle East, with Saudi’s race taking place on Saturday night, March 9. The season-opener in Bahrain has also been rescheduled to accommodate the teams’ logistics, with practice taking place on Thursday, FP3 and qualifying on Friday, and the race on Saturday. Prior to both race weekends, media day will be held on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. In the Middle East, weekends traditionally occur on Friday and Saturday, with Friday being a day of worship in Islam and many Arab countries.
