F1 reveal 2024 calendar with big steps in regionalisation

Formula 1 has revealed its upcoming calendar for the 2024 championship season with big steps made in regionalisation in the sport’s bid to be more sustainable. 

F1 have finally revealed their 2024 calendar which has been approved by the World Motor Sport Council. The season will start on March 2, in Bahrain, and is set to end on December 8 at Abu Dhabi. 

The calendar shows F1’s commitment to their net-carbon zero target which they aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. They have done this by shifting around the venues to promote ‘calendar regionalisation,’ reduce logistical problems and improve sustainability. 

As such, Japan has been moved from the back of the calendar to the front with the fourth round of the season – just two weeks after the Australian Grand Prix. While Azerbaijan moves to a September slot and Qatar goes back-to-back with Abu Dhabi. 

F1 believe this solution to the calendar will lift geographical problems and provide a ‘better flow of races in certain regions.’ However, the sport is aware that there will always be ‘travel required which cannot be completely regionalised.’

Stefano Domenicalli, CEO and Formula 1 President, said:

“I am delighted to announce the 2024 calendar with 24 races that will deliver an exciting season for our fans around the world. 

“There is huge interest and continued demand for Formula 1, and I believe this calendar strikes the right balance between traditional races and new and existing venues. 

“I want to thank all of the promoters and partners for their support and effort to achieve this great schedule. Our journey to a more sustainable calendar will continue in the coming years as we further streamline operations as part of our Net Zero 2030 commitment. 

“We have plenty of racing to look forward to in 2023, including the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, and our fans can look forward to more excitement next season.” 

The sport will also undergo a new change for the 2024 season as the sport will accommodate Ramadan in the first two opening fixtures, in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. 

The season opener will begin with free practice on Thursday, February 29, 2024 and the season-opening Grand Prix go lights-out on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This is also true for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix which gets underway a week later. 

The change is in place to accommodate those who will be observing Ramadan in 2024.

FIA Preseident, Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: 

“The planned 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, that has been approved by the Motor Sport Council Members, demonstrates some important steps towards our shared goals. 

“We want to make the global spectacle of Formula 1 more efficient in terms of environmental sustainability and more manageable for the travelling staff who dedicate so much of their time to our sport. 

“Stefano Domenicali and his team have done a great job to both bring in new and exciting venues in emerging markets for Formula 1, and stay true to the sport’s long and remarkable heritage.”

China is also expected to make its return after numerous attempts to get it back on the calendar since the Coronavirus Pandemic broke out in 2020.

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Kamron Kent

Hi, I'm Kamron. I created ApexMotorsports.co.uk in the dying embers of the 2021 Formula 1 world championship. It allowed me freedom to write whatever I wanted to write about which was all things motorsports, my passion. I have put a lot of effort in over the years to keep this website in its best shape and I've loved seeing the brand grow consistently, month-on-month, year-on-year. My ambition is to keep watching this brand grow into a primary outlet of news for all things motorsports whilst fueling my desire to pursue a career in sports journalism, specialising in motorsports.