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When is the next F1 race? Full 2024 Formula 1 race calendar
The 2024 Formula 1 season will consist of a record-breaking 24 races, beginning on 29 February and ending on 8 December. The season opener will take place in Bahrain, with pre-season testing also scheduled there in late February. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be held on Saturday nights due to the Muslim holy period of Ramadan, which begins on 10 March. The Chinese Grand Prix is set to return to the calendar after being cancelled for four consecutive years due to COVID-19. The FIA has aimed to regionalize the schedule to make the sport more sustainable. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed excitement for the upcoming season and thanked the promoters and partners for their support.