London [UK], July 5 (ANI): Formula 1 on Wednesday introduced the calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, authorised by the World Motor Sport Council.
“The calendar features 24 races that begin in Bahrain on March 2 and finish in Abu Dhabi on December 8,” Formula 1 stated in an announcement on Wednesday.
With China returning to the schedule after a five-year absence and the season-opening with races on consecutive Saturdays in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to accommodate Ramadan, Formula One may have a file 24 grand prix occasions in 2024.
The calendar, which was launched on Wednesday, adjustments the Japanese Grand Prix from September to April 7, with the Australian race happening in Melbourne on March 24 and the Chinese spherical in Shanghai on April 21.
While Qatar and Abu Dhabi are actually on consecutive weekends, Azerbaijan shifts from April to September 15, the weekend earlier than Singapore, as the game makes an attempt to mix races in the identical geographic space for logistical and sustainable causes.
“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,” Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, stated in an official assertion.
“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,” he added.
“The planned 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, which has been approved by the Motor Sport Council Members, demonstrates some important steps towards our shared goals,” added Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA.
The preliminary schedule for this yr included 24 races, together with the debut of Las Vegas, nevertheless owing to COVID-19 restrictions and extreme flooding, China and the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola needed to be scrapped. (ANI)