The 2023 Formula 1 season has come to its conclusion in Abu Dhabi, with many eyes now turning to the start of 2024. The year was dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, with a few teams such as McLaren and Ferrari starting to improve their car towards the end of the year.
Alfa Romeo is set for a name change in 2024 after its current title sponsorship will come to an end. The team is expected to change its name to the Sauber brand for 2024, before its transformation into the Audi works team in 2026.
Red Bull’s junior team AlphaTauri will also face a name change in 2024, with the team wanting to return to a non-branded name like it’s previous Toro Rosso guise. Although the rebrand is yet to be announced there is rumours the team could be called Racing Bulls.
Although there are not many massive changes heading into 2024, a new record-breaking 24 race calendar will make this the biggest year ever for the championship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 F1 season:
2024 F1 driver line-up
There are no changes to most of the 2023 F1 grid as we go into the new season. Every team has stuck with their previous drivers with many contracts set to expire at the end of 2024.
The only seat currently unconfirmed is rookie driver Logan Sargeant’s place at Williams, however the team have been very positive that it will be keep the American for the next year.
Daniel Ricciardo has also secured his place at AlphaTauri after the team axed Nyck de Vries midway through 2023. Speculation that Sergio Perez could also lose his place at Red Bull following a difficult mid-season has been dismissed, which includes rumours that Ricciardo could be moved into the team next year.
Although the grid is not changing from the latter half of the previous season, 2024 could prove more interesting with 13 out of 20 seats up for contention at the end of next year.
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-23, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23, Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB19, the rest of the field at the start
2024 F1 calendar
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Date |
Event |
Location |
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29 February–2 March |
Bahrain GP |
Sakhir |
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7–9 March |
Saudi Arabian GP |
Jeddah |
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22-24 March |
Australian GP |
Melbourne |
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5-7 April |
Japanese GP |
Suzuka |
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19-21 April |
Chinese GP |
Shanghai |
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3-5 May |
Miami… |
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