The 2024 Formula 1 season roars into high gear with the iconic Australian Grand Prix around the corner. The action-packed schedule and Albert Park’s exciting track promise thrills and spills. Whether you’re a seasoned F1 fan or a curious newcomer, we’ve got all the essentials to get you prepared for this unmissable event.
When is the next F1 race and where is it being held?
What to Expect: The Australian Grand Prix
- Dates to Remember
- Mark your calendars! The Australian Grand Prix runs from March 22nd to 24th, 2024. The main race kicks off at 3 pm local time (4 am GMT) on Sunday, March 24th.
- The Track
- Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne: Get familiar with this revamped street circuit, known for its high-speed zones, challenging corners, and four DRS zones designed to maximize overtaking opportunities.
- Homegrown Heroes
- Aussie fans, get ready to cheer on not one, but two homegrown talents – Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo.
- No Sprint Race:
- The Australian GP will follow the traditional race weekend format, so no Sprint race this time around.
Key F1 2024 Schedule Info
- F1 Session Times:
- [All times local, GMT in brackets]
- Friday 22 March
- FP1: 12.30pm-1.30pm [1.30am-2.30am]
- FP2: 4pm-5pm [5am-6am]
- Saturday 23 March
- FP3: 12.30pm-1.30pm [1.30am-2.30am]
- Qualifying: 4pm-5pm [5am-6am]
- Sunday 24 March
- Race: 3pm [4am] [58 laps or 120 minutes]
- Which races are on the F1 2024 schedule?
- Round 3: Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, March 22-24
- Round 4: Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, April 5-7
- Round 5: Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, April 19-21*
- Round 6: Miami Grand Prix, Miami, May 3-5*
- Round 7: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Imola, May 17-19
- Round 8: Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, May 24-26
- Round 9: Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, June 7-9
- Round 10: Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, June 21-23
- Round 11: Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, June 28-30*
- Round 12: British Grand Prix, Silverstone, July 5-7
- Round 13: Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, July 19-21
- Round 14: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, July 26-28
- Round 15: Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, August 23-25
- Round 16: Italian Grand Prix, Monza, August 30 – September 1
- Round 17: Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku, September 13-15
- Round 18: Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay, September 20-22
- Round 19: United States Grand Prix, Austin, October 18-20*
- Round 20: Mexico City Grand Prix, Mexico City, October 25-27
- Round 21: Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Interlagos, November 1-3*
- Round 22: Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, November 21-23
- Round 23: Qatar Grand Prix, Lusail, November 29 – December 1*
- Round 24: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina, December 6-8
- [* – Denotes F1 Sprint weekend]
