Formula 1 to host record-breaking 24 races in 2024
All race weekends will be available to watch in Ultra HD
For the first time ever, the FIA Formula 1 Championship will feature an impressive 24 races from 21 countries in 2024 with lights out in Bahrain on 2 March. Last year, the opening Bahrain Grand Prix attracted almost one million viewers in pubs and bars, one of the highest ever for Formula 1.
This season is set to feature 24 races, one more race than the previous year, with the return of the Chinese Grand Prix for the first time since 2019.
With more than two thirds of sport viewers agreeing that it is a good idea for pubs and bars to show Formula 1, this season is sure to be an exciting one for sports fans.
Additionally, a new edition to this season is that three races in 2024 will take place on a Saturday rather than a Sunday, in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas. This is great news for venues as the opening Grand Prix in Bahrain aligns nicely with Saturday night football to encourage sports viewers to stay in for longer.
All race weekends will be exclusively live on Sky Sports F1 and available to watch in Ultra HD.
Below are the UK race times for the 2024 Formula 1 season:
| Grand Prix | Date | FP1 | FP2 | FP3 | Qualifying | Race |
| Bahrain | 29 Feb – 2 Mar | 11.30am | 3pm | 12.30pm | 4pm | 3pm |
| Saudi Arabia | 7-9 March | 1.30pm | 5pm | 1.30pm | 5pm | 5pm |
| Australia | 22-24 Mar | 1.30am | 5am | 1.30am | 5am | 4am |
| Japan | 5-7 Apr | 3.30am | 7am | 3.30am | 7am | 6am |
| China | 19-21 Apr | 4.30am | 8.30am (Sprint Qualifying) | 4am (Sprint) | 8am | 8am |
| Miami | 3-5 May | 5.30pm | 9.30pm (Sprint Qualifying) | 5pm (Sprint) | 9pm | 9pm |
| Emilia Romagna | 17-19 May | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30am | 3pm | 2pm |
| Monaco | 24-26 May | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30am | 3pm | 2pm |
| Canada | 7-9 Jun | 6.30pm | 10pm | 5.30pm | 9pm | 7pm |
| Spain | 21-23 Jun | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30am | 3pm | 2pm |
| Austria | 28-30 Jun | 11.30am | 3.30pm (Sprint Qualifying) | 11am (Sprint) | 3pm | 2pm |
| Great Britain | 5-7 July | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30am | 3pm | 3pm |
| Hungary | 19-21 Jul | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30am | 3pm | 2pm |
| Belgium | 26-28 Jul | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30pm | 3pm | 2pm |
| Netherlands | 23-25 Aug | 11.30am | 3pm | 10.30am | 2pm | 2pm |
| Italy | 30 Aug-1 Sep | 12.30pm | 4pm | 11.30am | 3pm | 2pm |
| Azerbaijan | 13-15 Sep | 10.30am | 2pm | 9.30am | 1pm | 12pm |
| Singapore | 20-22 Sep | 10.30am | 2pm | 10.30am | 2pm | 1pm |
| United States | 18-20 Oct | 6.30pm | 10.30pm (Sprint Qualifying) | 7pm (Sprint) | 11pm | 8pm |
| Mexico | 25-27 oct | 7.30pm | 11pm | 6.30pm | 10pm | 8pm |
| Brazil | 1-3 Nov | 2.30pm | 6.30pm (Sprint Qualifying) | 2pm (Sprint) | 6pm | 5pm |
| Las Vegas | 21-23 Nov | 2.30am | 6am | 2.30am | 6am | 6am |
| Qatar | 29 Nov- 1 Dec | 1.30pm | 5.30pm (Sprint Qualifying) | 1pm | 5pm | 5pm |
| Abu Dhabi | 6-8 Dec | 9.30am | 1pm | 10.30am | 2pm | 1pm |
James Tweddle, director of hospitality, Sky Business, said: “We are very excited about the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season. With out of home viewing figures being smashed year on year for Formula 1, alongside a record-breaking season of 24 races, this provides a great opportunity to get fans staying in venues longer and spending more.”
