Formula 1: Official 2023 calendar revealed

The 2023 Formula 1 calendar has been revealed, with a record-breaking 24 races on the agenda for next year.

The season will start on March 5th at Sakhir International Circuit in Bahrain and run all the way through to November 26th at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

In that time, the sport will span the globe, racing at iconic venues like Monte-Carlo and Spa-Francorchamps, with both staying on the calendar for next year, as well as heading to newer destinations like Las Vegas and Qatar, which makes its return to the schedule after its debut in 2021.

Once again the season starts in Bahrain, with Saudi Arabia again following as round two, before the usual trip down under to Albert Park and Australia for round three.

China is back on the agenda for the first time since the pandemic began and sits in round four’s spot ahead of Azerbaijan, which could be seen as the start of the European season.

The second Miami Grand Prix follows that before the nuts and bolts of the European campaign really gets going, though Canada once again finds itself wedged in the middle of that part of the season.

With the loss of the French Grand Prix for this year, Belgium moves to the other side of the summer break compared to this year’s slot, meaning Zandvoort will host the first race back, before Italy completes the European season in early September.

We then head back further afield to Singapore and Japan before the final six races of the season jump between the Middle East and the Americas, with a double-header completing the championship in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, with Vegas back on the calendar and hosting its race on Saturday evening local time.

Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1 said:

“We are excited to announce the 2023 calendar