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When is the first F1 race of 2024? Watch all the important dates, start times and schedules of the first race.
The first race of the 2024 Formula 1 season, the Bahrain Grand Prix, will take place on Saturday, March 2nd. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bahrain is hosting the opening race. The race will start at 18:00pm local time, which is 15:00pm in the UK. Red Bull had a successful race last year, with Max Verstappen winning and Sergio Perez finishing second. Fernando Alonso also earned a podium finish in his debut for Aston Martin. The schedule for the Bahrain Grand Prix was adjusted to accommodate the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix the following weekend, due to the start of Ramadan on March 10th. This year, F1 will hold three Saturday races, including the one in Las Vegas. Stay up to date with the F1 action by using the 2024 F1 calendar on your smartphone or PC.
