Formula One’s two essential feeder sequence, the FIA Formula 2 and the FIA Formula 3 Championships have introduced their calendars for 2024 with each sequence set to kick off their season in Manama as a part of F1’s opening race.
The eighth season of Formula 2 will open on the Bahrain International Circuit on February 29 –March 02, earlier than heading to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for Round 2 the next week on March 07-09. Melbourne, Australia will conclude the month of March with the third spherical of the season on March 22-24.
The marketing campaign will choose up in Europe, with back-to-back race weekends, first in Imola, Emilia Romagna on May 17-19, adopted by Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 23-26. The motion will keep it up with a triple-header that can begin on June 21-23 in Barcelona, Spain. The paddock will then journey to Spielberg, Austria on June 28-30, earlier than ending three weeks of racing in Silverstone, UK on July 05-07.
A double-header will come subsequent, beginning with Budapest, Hungary on July 19-21, adopted by Round 10 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, on July 26-28.
After a summer season break, the sphere will return to Monza, Italy on August 30 – September 01, earlier than flying to Baku, Azerbaijan on September 13-15. Round 13 will happen in Qatar on November 29 – December 01, a brand new circuit for F2, whereas the season will lastly conclude on the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on December 06-08.
Commenting on the announcement, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, stated: “It is improbable to announce such an thrilling F2 calendar for 2024, following on from the 24 race calendar we introduced for Formula 1 a number of weeks in the past. The breadth of venues and the addition of Qatar is one other signal of the energy and curiosity in F2 globally and the expertise we now have within the Championship may be very constructive for the long run.
“The Championship is delivering thrilling racing at each occasion for all our followers and that could be a tribute to the work of Bruno, his crew and all of the opponents throughout the grid.
“I’d additionally wish to thank the FIA for their collaboration on this improbable championship, and our long- standing companions Pirelli, Dallara and Mecachrome for their continued help. We are all trying ahead to the remainder of the season and crowning the 2023 Champion.”
Introducing our Formula 2 calendar for 2024! 🗓️#F2 pic.twitter.com/NWsy3vdDtb
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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem commented: “The 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship calendar, which has at present been accepted by the World Motor Sport Council, ensures one other thrilling season of racing on among the most iconic and difficult circuits world wide.
“As the ultimate stepping stone earlier than the head of single-seater motor sport, Formula 2 is a massively vital championship that creates intense competitors, and its success is the results of the robust collaboration between the FIA crew, the promoter and all the groups, which I look ahead to seeing proceed into 2024 and past.”
FIA Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel added: “I’m very happy to announce that there will likely be fourteen rounds and 28 races on the Formula 2 calendar in 2024. For subsequent yr, we’ll race in Qatar, which is a really thrilling new venue. The remaining leg of the season will see Baku, Qatar and Abu Dhabi after the race weekend in Monza, making the 2024 calendar extra balanced.
“We maintain receiving curiosity from many promoters, and it’s nice that we will add new tracks each season. Even although there will likely be extra fly-away occasions in 2024, we proceed to make sure the groups’ price range stays at a correct stage.”
F3’s 2024 set to comprise 10 occasions
F3’s sixth season will once more kick off on the Bahrain International Circuit on February 29 -March 02, earlier than travelling to Melbourne, Australia on March 22-24. The motion will resume in Europe with a double-header that can begin in Imola, Emilia Romagna on May 17-19, adopted by Round 4 in Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 23-26.
There will likely be a triple-header subsequent that can start in Barcelona, Spain on June 21-23, adopted by Round 6 in Spielberg, Austria on June 28-30. Round 7 in Silverstone, UK will conclude three weeks of intense racing on July 05-07.
A second double-header will see the grid tackle the Hungaroring in Budapest on 19–21 July, adopted by the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium one week later, on July 26-28. The remaining and tenth spherical of the 2024 F3 season will happen in Monza, Italy on August 30 – September 01.
Our 2024 Formula 3 calendar is HERE!!! 🗓️✨#F3 pic.twitter.com/gQkDMdCgU4
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