After the epic end to the 2023 Formula 1 season, all racing fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season. This year, Formula 1 will see some changes that could impact the final outcome of the season, with teams preparing differently to face the races and possibly come out as champions at the end of the year.
This time, it’s essential to underline the changes in the rules that could have a significant impact on the teams, most of which are related to the sport’s backstage. However, these are changes that could greatly affect the final result of the competition.
Overview of the 2024 Formula 1 Season
This season will feature 10 teams with two cars racing, the scoring system will remain the same, but the favorites for the season will change, after all, a lot changes within this sport from one year to the next.
You can follow the races on famous tracks that have been announced along with the season’s calendar.
To stay up-to-date on everything in Formula 1 this year, check the new season calendar below:
Formula 1 2024 Season Teams and Drivers
Team: Ferrari
Drivers: Carlos Sainz Jr., Charles Leclerc
Team: Red Bull Racing
Drivers: Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez
Team: McLaren
Drivers: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Team: Mercedes
Drivers: George Russell, Lewis Hamilton
Team: Haas
Drivers: Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg
Team: Sauber
Drivers: Guanyu Zhou, Valtteri Bottas
Team: Aston Martin
Drivers: Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll
Team: Williams
Drivers: Alexander Albon, Logan Sargeant
Team: Alpine
Drivers: Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly
Team: RB
Drivers: Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda
Formula One 2024 Season Calendar
Just as the drivers and teams are already prepared even before the season starts, the official competition calendar has already been released. The races are scheduled and will take place on the days and locations:
| Grand Prix | Location | Dates | Time |
| Bahrain GP | Bahrain International Circuit | 02/29 to 03/02* | 12pm |
| Saudi Arabia GP | Jeddah Corniche Circuit | 03/07 to 03/09* | 2pm |
| Australia GP | Albert Park Circuit | 03/22 to 03/24 | 1am |
| Japan GP | Suzuka Circuit | 04/05 to 04/07 | 2am |
| China GP | Shanghai International Circuit | 04/19 to 04/21 | 4am |
| Miami GP | Miami International Autodrome | 05/03 to 05/05 | 5pm |
| Emilia-Romagna GP | Enzo e Dino Ferrari Autodrome | 05/17 to 05/19 | 10am |
| Monaco GP | Monte Carlo Circuit | 05/24 to 05/26 | 10am |
| Canada GP | Gilles Villeneuve Circuit | 06/07 to 06/09 | 3pm |
| Spain GP | Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit | 06/21 to 06/23 | 10am |
| Austria GP | RB Ring Circuit | 06/28 to 06/30 | 10am |
| England GP | Silverstone Circuit | 07/05 to 07/07 | 11am |
| Hungary GP | Hungaroring Circuit | 07/19 to 07/21 | 10am |
| Belgium GP | Spa-Francorchamps Circuit | 07/26 to 07/28 | 10am |
| Netherlands GP | Zandvoort Circuit | 08/23 to 08/25 | 10am |
| Italy GP | Monza National Autodrome | 08/30 to 09/01 | 10am |
| Azerbaijan GP | Baku Circuit | 09/13 to 09/15 | 8am |
| Singapore GP | Marina Bay Circuit | 09/20 to 09/22 | 9am |
| United States GP | Circuit of the Americas | 10/18 to 10/20 | 4pm |
| Mexico GP | Hermanos RodrÃguez Autodrome | 10/27 to 10/27 | 5pm |
| São Paulo GP | José Carlos Pace Autodrome (Interlagos) | 11/01 to 11/03 | 2pm |
| Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas Circuit | 11/21 to 11/23* | 3am |
| Qatar GP | Lusail International Circuit | 11/29 to 12/01 | 2pm |
Drivers to Watch
This year Ferrari is very strong, so it’s ideal to keep an eye on drivers Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc who may surprise, but will likely not surpass the Red Bull cars, which are the current champions.
Last year, Red Bull had a significant advantage due to new technologies implemented in the car engines, but this year promises to be more balanced.
Predictions and Analyses
Red Bull is likely to maintain its lead, as it not only has excellent drivers but also one of the best cars in the competition. Not to mention that the calendar and tracks are familiar to the drivers.
Ferrari is expected to positively surprise by adopting more modern cars with much more competitiveness, but still, due to the distance of Red Bull from the others in the previous year, its cars are the favorites.
Regulatory Changes and Their Impact
Formula 1 rules have undergone some changes, the first aimed at reducing carbon emissions, in addition, the formula will have a new penalty system that can be applied to the teams.
The most striking and impactful change is the possibility of a car using up to 3 different internal combustion engines, which will be made possible through swapping—a factor that could change the course of the competition midway.
Check out also: The Complete List of All Formula 1 Champions!
Impact of the Calendar on the Competition
The new calendar may give an advantage to the drivers, as the time between races allows for better preparation of the teams, which could result in increasingly thrilling races.
Indeed, Formula 1 in 2024 promises to be even more exciting with faster and more technological cars and especially with more competition due to advances in the sport.
