2023 F1 calendar to feature record 24 races, first Las Vegas GP

MANILA: The World Motor Sport Council has given its nod to Formula 1's release of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship schedule.

The 2023 Formula One season will have a record-breaking 24 races, beginning on March 5 in Bahrain and ending on November 26 in Abu Dhabi. For a Saturday night race, Las Vegas will serve as the halfway point and will welcome back China and Qatar.

The customary summer break will still take place in August, but due to changes in race schedules, Hungary and Belgium will now race back-to-back at the end of July, and once the 2023 Formula One season resumes, the Netherlands will be paired with Italy.

Pre-season testing will take place over three days, from February 23 to 25, at the Bahrain International Circuit.

The 2023 F1 calendar is available below. 

February 23-25	Pre-season testing	Sakhir
March 5	Bahrain	Sakhir
March 19	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah
April 2	Australia	Melbourne
April 16	China	Shanghai
April 30	Azerbaijan	Baku
May 7	Miami	Miami
May 21	Emilia Romagna	Imola
May 28	Monaco	Monaco
June 4	Spain	Barcelona
June 18	Canada	Montreal
July 2	Austria	Spielberg
July 9	United Kingdom	Silverstone
July 23	Hungary	Budapest
July 30	Belgium	Spa
August 27	Netherlands	Zandvoort
September 3	Italy	Monza
September 17	Singapore	Singapore
September 24	Japan	Suzuka
October 8	Qatar	Lusail
October 22	USA	Austin
October 29	Mexico	Mexico City
November 5	Brazil	Sao Paulo
November 18	Las Vegas	Las Vegas*
November 26	Abu Dhabi	Yas Marina
*Subject to FIA circuit homologation

 

Stefano Domenicali, CEO and President of Formula 1, commented on the release of the 2023 F1 calendar. 

“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.”

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also expressed optimism on the sport’s calendar. 

“The presence of 24 races on the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is further evidence of the growth and appeal of the sport on a global scale,” added FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

“The addition of new venues and the retention of traditional events underlines the FIA’s sound stewardship of the sport. I am delighted that we will be able to take Formula 1’s new era of exciting racing, created by the FIA’s 2022 Regulations, to a broader fan base in 2023.

“In framing the 2023 F1 calendar, WMSC Members have also been mindful of the timing of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.”  

Meanwhile, a new three-year agreement between Formula 1 and the Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM) was reached, ensuring that races will remain in Monaco through 2025. 

Since the inaugural race there in 1950, the streets of Monte Carlo have played a significant role in the championship, providing drivers with a special challenge and a background that is renowned worldwide.

“I am pleased to confirm that we will be racing in Monaco until 2025 and excited to be back on the streets of this famous Principality for next year’s Championship on May 28,” Stefano Domenicali stated. 

“I want to thank everyone involved in this renewal and especially H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Michel Boeri, President of the Automobile Club of Monaco and all his team. We look forward to being back next season to continue our partnership together.”

Photos from Formula 1

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