Our verdict on every circuit on the 2024 F1 race calendar 

1 Bahrain
Sakhir / February 29-March 2
Twentieth anniversary of its first GP. Yes, really. Much better now it’s a night race.

 

2 Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Corniche / March 7-9
Fast, ferocious. Permanent street circuits? So in vogue. Races usually not dull.

 

3 Australia
Albert Park, Melbourne / March 22-24
First 2024 race in daylight. Hurrah! Popular venue, but race can be forgettable.

 

4 Japan
Suzuka / April 5-7
Big move from autumn to spring. Logistically sensible. Hopefully better weather.

 

5 China
Shanghai / April 19-21
Back for the first time since 2019. We think. Like Bahrain, marks its 20th anniversary.

 

6 Miami
Miami, US / May 3-5
Celebrities. Fake harbour. Largely uninspiring track layout. What’s not to dislike?

 

7 Emilia-Romagna
Imola, Italy / May 17-19
Now you’re talking. Proof that modern Formula 1 hasn’t lost (all) its soul.

 

8 Monaco
Circuit de Monaco / May 24-26
Cue riding one of those fast, silent, heavy hybrid bikes around one’s pokey living room…

 

9 Canada
Montreal / June 7-9
Pre-dated permanent street circuit hybrids by four decades. Still better than most.

 

10 Spain
Barcelona-Catalunya / June 21-23
Madrid rivalry looms. Underappreciated? Probably. On borrowed time? Hope not.

 

11 Austria
Spielberg / June 28-30
The ‘other’ Dutch race. Stunning setting, short lap. But wot no Bosch Kurve?

 

12 Great Britain
Silverstone / July 5-7
One of the best races. Now given the credit it’s due with freshly-minted 10-year contract. Too right!

 

13 Hungary
Hungaroring / July 19-21
‘Mickey Mouse’ in 1986. Most love it now. Great city just down the road, which helps.

 

14 Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps / July 26-28
Better weather now earlier in the summer? Don’t be daft. Still a heartland for F1.

 

15 Netherlands
Zandvoort / August 23-25
Perfect venue to get back in the swing after summer break. Max’s backyard.

 

16 Italy
Monza / August 30-September 1
Even older than us. If you haven’t been… This year. All the clichés are true.

 

17 Azerbaijan
Baku / September 13-15
Switches from the spring. Best (true) F1 street circuit for racing? We’d say so.

 

18 Singapore
Marina Bay / September 20-22
Out-bedazzled by newer entries. Only race to catch out Red Bull last term.

 

19 United States
COTA, Austin, Texas / October 18-20
The true successor to Watkins Glen. Almost a full month after Singapore!

 

20 Mexico City
Hermanos Rodriguez / October 25-27
Can Sergio Pérez get past Turn 1 this time? High-altitude high-jinks, but not a great track.

 

21 São Paulo
Interlagos / November 1-3
Now you’re talking (again). Should still host the season finale. Those days are gone.

 

22 Las Vegas
Nevada, US / November 21-23
Will the sequel match the original? Let’s hope for Terminator 2 rather than Die Hard 2.

 

23 Qatar
Lusail / November 29-December 1
And on we go. Will this season never end? Later date this time to take it off the boil.

 

24 Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina / December 6-8
Rubbish place to end the season. December title climax? Don’t hold your breath.