Why are the opening 2024 F1 races on Saturday: Schedule changes for Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs explained
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The opening two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season, in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, will each take place on a Saturday; watch the season-opening Bahrain GP live on Sky Sports F1 with practice on Thursday, qualifying on Friday, and the race on SATURDAY at 3pm

TL;DR Ramadan starts on 10th March, guessing they don’t want all the marshals in Saudi Arabia to be working on their first day of fasting

I’m just glad I checked now and didn’t miss qualifying tomorrow!

  • Pickle_Jr@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    8 months ago

    It looks like the first 3 GPs are on Saturday now that you’ve said something. 👀

    Edit: actually, I’m in the U.S. The Australian GP airs at 11PM (in my timezone) on a Saturday — this will be a Sunday for most other people.