P1racenews AI automatic summary:
2024 F1 season driver line-up and calendar
The 2023 Formula 1 season concluded in Abu Dhabi, and attention is now shifting to the start of the 2024 season. Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominated the year, but McLaren and Ferrari improved their cars towards the end. Alfa Romeo will change its name to Sauber in 2024, and will eventually become the Audi works team in 2026. AlphaTauri, Red Bull’s junior team, will also undergo a name change, potentially to Racing Bulls. The 2024 season will have a record-breaking 24 race calendar. The driver line-up remains largely unchanged, with most teams keeping their previous drivers. The only unconfirmed seat is at Williams, but the team is expected to retain Logan Sargeant. Daniel Ricciardo remains at AlphaTauri, and reports of Sergio Perez being replaced at Red Bull have been dismissed. The 2024 season will start with the Bahrain GP in February.
