Formula 1 announces 2023 calendar with a record-breaking 24 races

FIA has unveiled the 2023 F1 calendar with a record-breaking 24 races approved by World Motor Sport Council. The season will kick off in Bahrain on March 5 and conclude on November 26 in Abu Dhabi. China and Qatar are set to return to the F1 calendar while Las Vegas will make its entry for the second time in history.

The summer break will follow the traditional timeline and remain in August. Belgium GP however has been moved to the end of July following the race in Hungary. The much-awaited Japanese GP also makes its return as Suzuka Circuit has been one of the fan favourites.

Qatar had opted out of the F1 calendar for 2020 as the country is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but it makes a return in 2023. Middle East will host four races in the 2023 F1 calendar.

Although China has been included in the calendar, there are uncertainties over the circuit as it struggles with COVID and is not hosting many tournaments.

Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali was ecstatic with the new calendar and said, “We are excited to announce the 2023 calendar with 24 races around the world. Formula 1 has unprecedented demand to host races and it is important we get the balance right for the entire sport.

“We are very pleased with the strong momentum Formula 1 continues to experience and it is great news that we will be able to bring our passionate fans a mix of exciting new locations such as Las Vegas to the Championship with much-loved venues across Europe, Asia and the Americas.”

Meanwhile, the French GP has been dropped from next year’s Formula 1 calendar.

Formula 1 2023 Calender:

5 March: Bahrain (Sakhir)

19 March: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)

2 April: Australia (Melbourne)

16 April: China (Shanghai)

30 April: Azerbaijan (Baku)

7 May: Miami

21 May: Emilia Romagna (Imola)

28 May: Monaco

4 June: Spain (Barcelona)

18 June: Canada (Montreal)

2 July: Austria (Red Bull Ring)

9 July: United Kingdom (Silverstone)

23 July: Hungary (Budapest)

30 July: Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)

27 August: Netherlands (Zandvoort)

3 September: Italy (Monza)

17 September: Singapore (Marina Bay)

24 September: Japan (Suzuka)

8 October: Qatar (Losail)

22 October: USA (Austin)

29 October: Mexico (Mexico City)

5 November: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

18 November: Las Vegas

26 November: Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)