Formula 1 is the most prestigious and exciting motorsport in the world, where the best drivers and teams compete for glory and fame. But How Many Formula 1 Races Are There In 2023?
There were originally to be 24 grand prix events held in 2023. After China closed down the country to manage another COVID-19 outbreak the race in Shanghai was cancelled. This means that there will be 23 grand prix events in 2023.
The season kicked off with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5, and finishes up in Abu Dhabi on November 2. In between, there will be races across Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America.
Highlights Of The 2023 Season
- The return of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on April 2, after being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The debut of the Miami Grand Prix on May 7, which will be held at a new street circuit around Hard Rock Stadium.
- The first ever Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 18, which will be a Saturday night race at a new street circuit near the famous Strip.
- The second edition of the Qatar Grand Prix on October 8, which will be held at the Lusail International Circuit.
The full 2023 F1 calendar can be viewed below:
| Dates | Grand Prix | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February 23-25 | Pre-season testing | Sakhir |
| March 5 | Bahrain | Sakhir |
| March 19 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
| April 2 | Australia | Melbourne |
| April 16 | China | Shanghai |
| April 30 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| May 7 | Miami | Miami |
| May 21 | Emilia Romagna | Imola |
| May 28 | Monaco | Monaco |
| June 4 | Spain | Barcelona |
| June 18 | Canada | Montreal |
| July 2 | Austria | Spielberg |
| July 9 | United Kingdom | Silverstone |
| July 23 | Hungary | Budapest |
| July 30 | Belgium | Spa |
| August 27 | Netherlands | Zandvoort |
| September 3 | Italy | Monza |
| September 17 | Singapore | Singapore |
| September 24 | Japan | Suzuka |
| October 8 | Qatar | Lusail |
| October 22 | USA | Austin |
| October 29 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| November 5 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| November 18 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas* |
| November 26 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |
The Challenges of F1 Races
Organizing and hosting an F1 race is not an easy task. It requires a lot of resources, planning, and coordination.
F1 races have to comply with the rules and regulations set by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de L’Automobile), which is the governing body of F1.
The FIA sets the technical and sporting regulations that define the specifications of the cars and the conduct of the races. The FIA also monitors and enforces these rules through inspections and penalties.
The Future of F1 Races
The number and composition of F1 races may change in the future depending on various factors.