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  • F1 announces 2024 Sprint Calendar

    Formula 1 has announced the six venues that will host F1 Sprint events during the 2024 season.

    F1’s Sprint Calendar is designed to feature circuits which encourage overtaking and make for closer and entertaining racing.

    Since its introduction in 2021, the Sprint format has had a positive impact on audience figures, especially on a Friday compared to the normal regular practice sessions, and has also provided promoters and fans with extra competitive on-track action at the six events.

    Brazil is set to host its fourth Sprint weekend, with Austria to host its third, Austin and Qatar return for a second year and China and Miami join the line-up for the first time.

    During discussions at the F1 Commission meeting in November, there was overall support for an update to the Sprint Format for 2024 to further rationalise the weekend by separating Sprint activities from those for the Grand Prix.

    The Sporting Advisory Committee will work through specific details, particularly regarding timing and parc ferme regulations, for a final proposal to be presented to the F1 Commission for the first meeting of 2024.
    Following that meeting, any potential changes to the Sprint format will be announced.

    I am delighted to announce six exciting venues for next season’s F1 Sprint events, including two new hosts China and Miami, both of which will be fantastic additions and provide great racing for all our fans at the race and watching at home. Since its creation in 2021, the Sprint has been consistent in delivering increased audiences on TV, more on track entertainment for the fans at events and increased fan engagement on social and digital platforms, and we are looking forward to the exciting events next year.

    Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.

    I’m pleased to confirm the six Sprint events for next season and am looking forward to the return of four host venues that have provided some thrilling action in the Sprints this year. The addition of Shanghai will be a challenge for the teams and drivers as Formula 1 heads back to China for the first time since 2019, while a Sprint in Miami will add a new dimension to an enthralling weekend. We must continuously develop and adapt to ensure we are doing what is best for the sport, and as such we are working with FOM and the teams to define the future direction of the Sprint format.

    Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of FIA.

  • Formula E announces biggest Calendar yet

    Formula E confirms the full calendar for Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Italy’s Misano World Circuit hosting a Formula E race for the first time, and Portland expanding to a doubleheader weekend to create a 17 race season, the biggest calendar to date.

    The FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the addition of Misano to the Formula E schedule, which makes it the third new venue alongside Tokyo and Shanghai.

    The Misano track is located close to the Rimini beach resort in the historic Emilia-Romagna region on the northern Adriatic coast. It is a popular venue in the MotoGP World Championship and the home circuit of legendary rider Valentino Rossi.
    Formula E will race at Misano on Saturday 13th April and Sunday 14th April.

    The debut race at the Portland International Raceway last season was seen as an experiment for Formula E, offering a wide, open track compared to the compact street circuits that remain the hallmark of Formula E racing.

    The race was hailed a success by fans, race teams and organisers alike as tickets sold out and the 22 drivers were able to showcase the potential of their revolutionary GEN3 race cars in a completely new environment, delivering a record-breaking 403 passes in the 32 lap race.

    Portland’s double header will be on Saturday 29th June and Sunday 30th June, the penultimate race weekend of the season.

    Formula E is a great opportunity for our country and after many wonderful years in Rome, the next Italian E-Prix will be held in Misano in 2024. It is important that Italy welcomes this event that promotes sustainable mobility and has an extraordinary charm. Motorsport holds a special place in the heart of Italians, and we have learned to appreciate these new cars that bring hope for the future and deliver a legacy of cutting-edge technology.

    Andrea Abodl, Minister of Sport.

    The choice of Misano to be the Italian stage of Formula E is another recognition of the extraordinary teamwork that has made Emilia-Romagna the Italian region with the highest number of sporting events in the country. Particularly in motorsport, this event adds to the return of Formula 1 to Imola, and MotoGP and Superbike which have all taken place on the circuit. Congratulations to the organizers for this new milestone, it sends a very important message beyond its sporting value: Formula E is the first and only sport to be certified net zero carbon since inception and reminds us how the fight against climate change is the priority in this historical moment.

    Stefano Bonaccini, President of the Emilia-Romagna region.

    We are excited to race at the historic Misano track for the first time and introduce the huge local motorsport fanbase to Formula E’s uniquely competitive racing. Everyone associated with the track and region has been incredibly enthusiastic in welcoming Formula E to the area, and I would like to thank them for their support. The same message goes to the local promoter and officials in Portland, we cannot wait to return for a full weekend of racing and entertainment in the City of Roses.

    Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E.

    Formula E delivers street racing better than anyone, and our final Season 10 calendar presents the ultimate challenge for teams and drivers in the second year of the GEN3 race car with the perfect blend of iconic street circuits and established tracks. Misano will be a great new experience for everyone, while the additional race in Portland signifies our ongoing commitment to the US market alongside the potential for growth in the region.

    Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E.

  • China and India join USA & Japan to stage Formula E races

    The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship today announced a return to China and India for the milestone 10th season, which makes it the only motorsport to stage events during 2024 in the world’s three most populous countries: China, India and USA.

    Shanghai and Hyderabad were confirmed as host cities in Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following approval at the FIA World Motorsport Council meeting on 19th October.

    Formula E will race for the first time in Shanghai at the Shanghai International Circuit with a double-header of races on Saturday 25th May and Sunday 26th May 2024.
    The first ever Formula E race was held in Beijing on 13th September 2015 with a second instalment following a year later. Sanya then hosted the most recent Chinese E-Prix in 2019, with Formula E also racing in Hong Kong on four occasions over three seasons between Seasons 2 and 5.

    Hyderabad will host Formula E again on Saturday 10th February 2024, with the support from the Telangana Government and Minister K. T. Rama Rao and following the 31,000 capacity sold out-debut race in February this year.

    There are two more updates to the Season 10 calendar. The event planned for Jakarta on Saturday 8th June will not go ahead following the announcement of a campaigning period in the Indonesian presidential elections during most of June.
    This would impact the logistics of delivering a race on the streets of the capital city at the same time.

    The second update is a likely venue change in Italy for Rounds 7 and 8. This follows a review by experts at Formula E and the FIA into the Season 9 races in Rome, where the new faster cars reached the limits of the narrow, sharp turning circuit in Rome.
    Formula E is exploring alternative venues, including permanent circuit to maintain an event in the key Italian market. An update on the venue is expected before the end of the year.

    Without doubt our Season 10 calendar is the most compelling yet for drivers, teams, fans and viewers around the world. We are taking Formula E to Shanghai for the first time and are honoured to return to India thanks to the support of the Telangana Government and Minister K. T. Rama Rao. The combination of street circuits, which is in Formula E’s DNA, and established race tracks will allow drivers to push the capabilities of the GEN3 car harder and further after a first season that beat all expectations with triple-digit overtakes in most races and the world championship titles decided on the final weekend.

    Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E.

    Formula E will lead global motorsport next season as the only world championship to race in the three biggest markets of China, India and the USA. Together with our debut on the streets of Tokyo and races in other major global markets like Brazil, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the UK, we have built a calendar that has the potential to engage billions of people in the exciting, entertaining, electric future of motorsport.

    Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E.

  • F1 Academy announces 2024 calendar

    F1 Academy has announced a seven-round calendar for the 2024 season, with every event featuring on the Formula 1 support bill.

    Following on from this year’s inaugural season, the all women series’ second campaign will begin in Saudi Arabia on March 7th and finish in Abu Dhabi on December 8th.

    In addition to the hosts of the opening and closing rounds, Miami, Qatar, and Singapore will all join the calendar for the first time, with Zandvoort and Barcelona returning for a second year.

    The calendar has been designed to span three continents – Europe, Asia and North America – and will feature a mix of street circuit and traditional circuits, with the racing to be supplemented by an extensive official testing calendar that will be announced in due course.

    The announcement follows news last month that F1 Academy will be supported by all 10 F1 teams, who will each provide a driver to the series and have their livery on one car.

    I am delighted to announce our seven-round season for 2024. This calendar cements our ambition to become a truly global series, expanding our reach and improving visibility for our mission. We want to inspire young girls and women across the globe and show them that there’s a place for them in our sport, and racing alongside F1 will help us achieve this. I want to thank all seven promoters for supporting us in our mission and embarking on this journey with us in 2024.

    Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy.

    It is fantastic to welcome F1 Academy onto seven rounds of the F1 calendar next year. This global platform, combined with the support of all 10 F1 teams, will take the series to the next level, providing not only the opportunity for the drivers to develop their skills on F1 tracks, but to inspire young girls around the world to pursue a future in motorsport. I want to thank our promoters, our F1 teams, and the wider motorsport community for their support of F1 Academy as we move towards our exciting second season.

    Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.

  • Formula 3 reveal 2024 Calendar

    FIA Formula 3 has announced the calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Championship. Next season includes 10 rounds, which all support the Formula One World Championship and the FIA Formula 2 Championship.

    The 10 teams and 30 drivers will contest a total of 20 races, across three different continents, with no new tracks being added for next season.

    F3’s sixth season will kick off again at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 29th – March 2nd and the season concludes in Monza, Italy on August 30th to September 1st.

    RoundDateLocation
    129th February – 2nd MarchSakhir, Bahrain
    222nd – 24th MarchMelbourne, Australia
    317th – 19th MayImola, Italy
    423rd – 26th MayMonte Carlo, Monaco
    521st – 23rd JuneBarcelona, Spain
    628th – 30th JuneSpielberg, Austria
    75th – 7th JulySilverstone, Great Britain
    819th – 21st JulyBudapest, Hungary
    926th – 28th JulySpa-Francorchamps, Belgium
    1030th August – 1st SeptemberMonza, Italy

    We are all excited to announce the 2024 Formula 3 calendar that brings huge anticipation and excitement after an already thrilling season this year. The intensity on the track is delighting all our fans and once again shows the talent in the system and the pipeline we have for the future. I want to thank the FIA, Bruno, his team and all the competitors for the incredible job they do and also pay tribute to our longstanding partners Dallara, Mechachrome and Pirelli for their continued support of the series. We are all looking forward to the rest of the season and an exciting 2024.

    Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1.

    The FIA junior single-seater categories are of vital importance to the success of motor sport at the very highest levels, and for the young drivers to develop on the global platform of Formula 1 is without doubt the right pathway. The calendar that we are very pleased to confirm today provides a broad range of circuits, including some of the most challenging and iconic racing venues anywhere in the world, on which the potential stars of the future will give the drivers the best possible preparation for the next step up the ladder to the FIA Formula 2 Championship.

    FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

    In 2023, we introduced two new circuits – Melbourne and Monte Carlo – which held extremely successful events for Formula 3. I am very pleased to include them again in the 2024 calendar. We will have 10 rounds, across 3 continents, starting in Sakhir and ending in Monza, all events running alongside Formula 1. In a matter of five years, the FIA Formula Championship 3 has become a decisive category that features the best up-and-coming talents on their way to the top steps of motorsport.

    Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 3 CEO.

  • Formula 2 reveal 2024 Calendar

    FIA Formula 2 have announced their calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship. With next season including a total of 14 rounds, all support events of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

    The eleven teams and 22 drivers will contest a total of 28 races across 13 countries with a new venue added to the calendar as Formula 2 head to Qatar for the first time.

    The eighth season of Formula 2 will open at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 29th – March 2nd, with the season concluding at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on December 6th – 8th.

    RoundDateLocation
    129th Feb – 2nd MarchSakhir, Bahrain
    27th – 9th MarchJeddah, Saudi Arabia
    322nd – 24th MarchMelbourne, Australia
    417th – 19th MayImola, Italy
    523rd – 26th MayMonte Carlo, Monaco
    621st – 23rd JuneBarcelona, Spain
    728th – 30th JuneSpielberg, Austria
    85th – 7th JulySilverstone, Great Britain
    919th – 21st JulyBudapest, Hungary
    1026th – 28th JulySpa-Francorchamps, Belgium
    1130th August – 1st SeptemberMonza, Italy
    1213th – 15th SeptemberBaku, Azerbaijan
    1329th November – 1st DecemberLusail, Qatar
    146th – 8th DecemberYas Island, Abu Dhabi

    It is fantastic to announce such an exciting F2 calendar for 2024, following on from the 24 race calendar we announced for Formula 1 a few weeks ago. The breadth of venues and the addition of Qatar is another sign of the strength and interest in F2 globally and the talent we have in the Championship is very positive for the future. The Championship is delivering exciting racing at every event for all our fans and that is a tribute to the work of Bruno, his team and all the competitors across the grid. I would also like to thank the FIA for their collaboration on this fantastic championship, and our long-standing partners Pirelli, Dallara and Mecachrome for their continued support. We are all looking forward to the rest of the season and crowning the 2023 Champion.

    Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1.

    The 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship calendar, which has today been approved by the World Motor Sport Council, ensures another exciting season of racing on some of the most iconic and challenging circuits around the world. As the final stepping stone before the pinnacle of single-seater motor sport, Formula 2 is a hugely important championship that creates intense competition, and its success is the result of the strong collaboration between the FIA team, the promoter and all of the teams, which I look forward to seeing continue into 2024 and beyond

    FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

    The 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship calendar, which has today been approved by the World Motor Sport Council, ensures another exciting season of racing on some of the most iconic and challenging circuits around the world. As the final stepping stone before the pinnacle of single-seater motor sport, Formula 2 is a hugely important championship that creates intense competition, and its success is the result of the strong collaboration between the FIA team, the promoter and all of the teams, which I look forward to seeing continue into 2024 and beyond.

    FIA Formula 2 CEO, Bruno Michel.

  • F1 announces calendar for 2024

    Formula 1 has announced the calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, approved by the World Motor Sport Council.

    Formula 1 has made clear its intention to move towards greater calendar regionalisation, reducing logistical burdens and making the season more sustainable.

    The calendar features 24 race weekends and begins in Bahrain on March 2nd and finished in Abu Dhabi on December 8th.

    By moving Japan to April, Azerbaijan to September and Qatar back-to-back with Abu Dhabi, this calendar creates a better flow of races in certain regions, and this work will continue while being realistic to the fact that as a world championship, with climatic and contractual constraints, there will always be travel required that cannot be completely regionalised.

    For the opening two races of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, the Grand Prix will take place on a Saturday, to accommodate Ramadan.

    RoundDateGrand PrixVenue
    129th February – 2nd MarchBahrainSakhir
    27th – 9th MarchSaudi ArabiaJeddah
    322nd – 24th MarchAustraliaMelbourne
    45th – 7th AprilJapanSuzuka
    519th – 21st AprilChinaShanghai
    63rd – 5th MayMiamiMiami
    717th – 19th MayEmilia RomagnaImola
    824th – 26th MayMonacoMonaco
    97th – 9th JuneCanadaMontreal
    1021st – 23rd JuneSpainBarcelona
    1128th – 30th JuneAustriaSpielberg
    125th – 7th JulyUnited KingdomSilverstone
    1319th – 21st JulyHungaryBudapest
    1426th – 28th JulyBelgiumSpa
    1523rd – 25th AugustNetherlandsZandvoort
    1630th August – September 1stItalyMonza
    1713th – 15th SeptemberAzerbaijanBaku
    1820th – 22nd SeptemberSingaporeSingapore
    1918th – 20th OctoberUSAAustin
    2025th – 27th OctoberMexicoMexico City
    211st – 3rd NovemberBrazilSao Paulo
    2221st – 23rd NovemberLas VegasLas Vegas
    2329th November – 1st DecemberQatarLusail
    246th – 8th DecemberAbu DhabiYas Marina

    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.

    Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.

    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. Each race can only happen thanks to the collaboration between the FIA, FOM, the promoters, and the host ASNs who bring together the thousands of volunteer marshals and support personnel so that we can go racing, and as we forge ahead into the future we must ensure that our priorities grow and develop with the needs of society and what is best for our sport, our fans and our environment.

    Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA.