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For the first time in years, the F1 season kicks off not on the usual Sunday, but on a Saturday. Why is that? Click here to find out.
The 2024 Formula 1 season is set to be the longest in history, with up to 24 races scheduled. This season begins with two races on Saturdays, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, due to Ramadan starting on Sunday, March 10. The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix was moved forward one day to Saturday night to accommodate for the start of Ramadan. The Bahrain season opener also had to be moved one day earlier to comply with the F1 regulations, which require a minimum of one week between races. As a result, all sessions of the race weekend, including practice and qualifying, will be held a day earlier. Additionally, the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 24, 2024, will also take place on a Saturday to accommodate the significant time difference with Europe and ensure better viewership. This is a relatively uncommon occurrence, as only 75 out of the previous F1 races have been held on days other than Sunday, with the most recent being the 2023 Las Vegas GP and the last Saturday race before that taking place 38 years ago in 1985.
