The 2024 Formula 1 season calendar promises to be extensive, with a total of 24 Grands Prix scheduled from late February to December, culminating at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
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The season opener will take place in Bahrain, a venue that will also host pre-season testing and has generated enthusiasm among teams such as Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes.
The new year brings with it adjustments to the F1 calendar, not only in terms of additional dates, but also in the scheduling of some races for Saturdays, breaking with Sunday tradition.
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What are the first two races and when will they take place?
For the current year, the first two races of the Formula 1 World Championship will be held on Saturday.
The first stop will be the Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for March 2.
The second race will be the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which will take place on March 9.
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What other races in 2024 will be held on a Saturday?
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are not the only events that will be held on Saturday in the 2024 Formula 1 season. The United States will also host one of the three races scheduled for this day.
The races scheduled for Saturdays in 2024 are:
- Bahrain Grand Prix
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 24)
Why will the first two races of the year be held on a Saturday?
The question about the reason behind scheduling the first two races of the year on Saturday has intrigued motorsports fans since the announcement of the calendar of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
This change is due to considerations related to Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, which this year runs from March 10 to April 8, starting just one day after the Jeddah Grand Prix (March 9).
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Therefore, the organization also adjusted the date of the first race in Bahrain, in compliance with F1 regulations. which stipulates a week of separation between two races.
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*This content was rewritten with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information published by El Universal (Mexico), and was reviewed by the journalist and an editor.
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