The world’s most elite car racing competition is revving up for a new season, with the first Formula 1 Grand Prix scheduled for the end of February in Bahrain.
This guide will go through the calendar of races for 2024, and whether you’re an experienced gearhead or a newcomer to the thrills of F1, the record 24 scheduled Grands Prix should promise a wildly entertaining season.
- Looking Back on the 2023 Formula 1 Season
- Formula 1 Schedule 2024
- Driver & Team Changes for 2024
- Predictions for the New F1 Season
- Full List of F1 Drivers for 2024
Looking Back on the 2023 Formula 1 Season
There is no question that 2023 was Max Verstappen’s year. Coming into the season with 2 consecutive World Drivers’ Championships under his belt, the young Dutchman quickly pulled ahead of his competition once again, backing up his previous achievements with win after win. Of the 22 Grands Prix held in 2023, Verstappen claimed first place in 19 and was on the podium in 21 – both new records for the competition.
Sergio Pérez triumphed in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, while Carlos Sainz Jr. took first place in Singapore. Despite these victories, Verstappen finished the season with almost 300 more points than Pérez, his closest competition.
Formula 1 Schedule 2024
The 2024 season is set to feature a record-breaking 24 races.
- 29 Feb–2 March – Bahrain Grand Prix · Bahrain International Circuit
- 7-9 March – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix · Jeddah Corniche Circuit
- 21-24 March – Australian Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit
- 5-7 April – Japanese Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit
- 19-21 April – Chinese Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit
- 3-5 May – Miami Grand Prix · Miami International Autodrome
- 17-19 May – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix · Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- 23-26 May – Monaco Grand Prix · Circuit de Monaco
- 7-9 June – Canadian Grand Prix · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- 21-23 June – Spanish Grand Prix · Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- 28-30 June – Austrian Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring
- 5-7 July – British Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit
- 19-21 July – Hungarian Grand Prix · Hungaroring
- 26-28 July – Belgian Grand Prix · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- 23-25 August – Dutch Grand Prix · Circuit Zandvoort
- 30 August-1 September – Italian Grand Prix · Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- 13-15 September – Azerbaijan Grand Prix · Baku City Circuit
- 20-22 September – Singapore Grand Prix · Marina Bay Street Circuit
- 18-20 October – United States Grand Prix · Circuit of the Americas
- 25-27 October – Mexico City Grand Prix · Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- 1-3 November – São Paulo Grand Prix · Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- 21-23 November – Las Vegas Grand Prix · Las Vegas Street Circuit
- 29 November-3 December – Qatar Grand Prix · Lusail International Circuit
- 6-8 December – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · Yas Marina Circuit
Driver & Team Changes for 2024
For the first time in Formula 1 history, all the drivers who finished the 2023 season will return for the same team in 2024. The only change from the start of the previous season is the switch from Nyck de Vries to Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri, but this change went into effect from the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix onwards.
The team list looks slightly different in the new season, however, with Alfa Romeo rebranding as Stake F1 Team following a split from Swiss company Sauber.
Predictions for the New F1 Season
Max Verstappen is a huge favourite to secure yet another Drivers’ Championship, which would be his fourth consecutive world title.
Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Sergio Pérez look the most likely challengers, but they will have their work cut out to stop Verstappen.
Verstappen’s team, Red Bull, is also expected to defend its Constructors’ Championship, having earned more than double the points of closest competitor Mercedes in 2023.
Full List of F1 Drivers for 2024
The teams and drivers competing in the 2024 season include:
- Alpha Tauri – Yuki Tsunoda & Daniel Ricciardo
- Alpine – Esteban Ocon & Pierre Gasly
- Aston Martin – Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll
- Ferrari – Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Haas – Kevin Magnussen & Nico Hülkenberg
- McLaren – Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri
- Mercedes – George Russell & Lewis Hamilton
- Red Bull – Max Verstappen & Sergio Pérez
- Stake F1 – Valtteri Bottas & Zhou Guanyu
- Williams – Alex Albon & Logan Sargeant