2023 is set to be another blockbuster year in Formula 1. Twenty-four rounds mean it\u2019s the longest F1 race calendar ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The season starts just 800 km from where it ends. But Formula 1 travels the world between round 1 and round 24. There are six sprint races on the 2023 calendar. However, the dates of all six races have yet to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set your calendars for the 5th of March 2023 for the start of a new race season. Let\u2019s take a closer look at each destination on the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As it has been for the past two seasons, the 2023 F1 roller coaster starts in the Bahrain desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahrain International Circuit is a 3.3-mile circuit consisting of 15 corners. Pedro De La Rosa holds the lap record of 1:31.447 in the 2005 McLaren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expect another enthralling race as all ten teams show their Winter’s work on the Bahrain asphalt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will Red Bull continue to dominate? Will Ferrari fix their strategy problems? Will Mercedes produce a winning car again? Questions to be answered on the 5th of March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, the F1 circus makes the 1,400km journey to the coast of the Red Sea, Jeddah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technical, winding circuit amongst the Jeddah streets provides an excellent test for all drivers<\/strong>. It’s only been on the F1 calendar for two years, but it has provided some memorable moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2021 saw Lewis Hamilton set the lap record of 1:30.734 and an intense battle between himself and Max Verstappen. In addition, qualifying around the 3.8 miles of Jeddah Street Circuit is one of the most entertaining on the calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch as all 20 drivers put their cars to the limits through all 27 corners under the lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Asia to Oceania. Australia hosts the only race in Oceania at the 3.2-mile Albert Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The track returned to the calendar in 2022 after a 3-year absence and a new track layout. Charles Leclerc holds the lap record of 1:20.260. Albert Park has never been so quick with the new layout<\/a> designed for better racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The much-loved Chinese Grand Prix returns in 2023 after a 3-year absence. Michael Schumacher still holds the lap record at the Shanghai International Circuit. Will his time of 1:32.238 be beaten by a new age of Formula One car 19 years later?<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also Zhou Guanyu\u2019s first opportunity of a home race in F1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier in the calendar than usual, F1 will arrive in Azerbaijan for round 5 of the championship. The Baku City Circuit is sandwiched between an Asian race (China) and a North American race (Miami). A bizarre decision logistically, but all 20 corners in Baku never fail to disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oracle Red Bull Racing have won the last 2 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen won in 2021 and 2022, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another strange decision on the F1 calendar. Round 6 is the first of four races in North America. The Miami International Autodrome made its first appearance in F1 in 2022 when Max Verstappen finished the weekend with both the lap record (1:31.361) and the race win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 next goes back to Europe for the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola). Imola has a rich history in F1 but only returned as a replacement in the turbulent 2020 season<\/a>. It looks like the fan-favourite track will be a mainstay on the F1 calendar for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect to see more entertaining wet-to-dry races in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ll see Monaco on the F1 calendar until at least 2025<\/a>. The FIA signed the contract for this even after a lot of controversy about the legendary track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Circuit de Monaco is like royalty on the F1 calendar. 2.07 miles and 19 corners around the streets of Monaco prove to be the harshest of challenges for drivers every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, Spain is still on the F1 calendar. 2-time World Champion Max Verstappen broke the record for youngest-ever race-winner in 2016 (18 years and 228 days). It was also his first time racing the Red Bull after the two Mercedes of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton crashed into each other on lap 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada has produced some of the best races in F1. Jenson Button\u2019s unbelievable win in 2011<\/a>, just to name one. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is only 2.71 miles, but drivers must be inch-perfect every lap to nail the circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Red Bull Ring returned to the F1 calendar in 2014 after an 11-year absence. Red Bull have dominated their home race in the new era of Formula 1, with Max Verstappen equalling Alain Prost and Jo Siffert for most race wins (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n With just ten corners in 2.68 miles, the Austrian Grand Prix produces the shortest lap times. Carlos Sainz holds the lap record of 1:05.619 in his 2020 McLaren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It wouldn’t be an F1 season without the British Grand Prix. 2023 marks 73 years of Grand Prix racing at Silverstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The track has changed throughout the years. But all 18 turns are watched eagerly by hundreds of thousands of people in attendance (and millions at home) every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMonaco without walls<\/a>\u201d, or the Hungaroring comes next. All 14 corners are technical, meaning drivers need to be precise with every turn of the wheel and push of the pedal. Lewis Hamilton did just that as he set the lap record in 2020 with a time of 1:16.627.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hungarian Grand Prix is a must-see every year in F1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Belgium Grand Prix is the final race before the summer break in 2023. The longest circuit on the F1 calendar is at 4.35 miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Spa provides us with a fantastic race every year (apart from 2021). Watching F1 cars flat out through Eau Rouge never gets old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The F1 2023 race calendar takes a break to allow all F1 teams to enjoy four weeks of holiday. During this time, the teams must take a shutdown period of fourteen consecutive days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During which they cannot work on the car design, develop new parts or hold meetings to discuss development. This is in accordance with Article 21.8 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first race after summer break is the home race of Max Verstappen and Alpha Tauri rookie Nyck De Vries at Zandvoort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The signature banking of turns 3 and 14 offers unique racing lines to look out for. Verstappen has claimed victory in both races since Zandzoort\u2019s return to the F1 calendar in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Holland to Italy. Round 16 is at the temple of speed. Rub\u00e8ns Barrichello still holds the lap record at Monza of 1:21.046 in the legendary 2004 Ferrari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s always a story with a Monza race weekend. 2020 was Pierre Gasly\u2019s first win in Formula 1. 2021 was McLaren\u2019s first win since 2012 (won by Daniel Ricciardo). And the 2022 race ended under a controversial safety car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ll see a slightly new layout at Marina Bay in 2023. The old turns 16 to 19 have been cut out, meaning we will see a new lap record in 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kevin Magnussen currently holds the lap record around Marina Bay Street Circuit when he posted a 1:41.905 in his 2018 Haas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suzuka is one of the most-loved tracks on the F1 calendar by drivers and fans alike. 2022 saw an unusual (but entertaining) race which only lasted 45 minutes<\/a>. Max Verstappen sealed his 2nd World Championship after a series of red flags, torrential rain, tractors on track, and a lot of waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 3.34 miles of Losail international circuit makes its second appearance on the F1 calendar in 2023. Its first was announced midway through the 2021 season<\/a>. Similar to the layout of Bahrain, the Qatar Grand Prix combines fast and slow corners and intense heat for the drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Round 20 of the 2023 F1 season is the second race in the USA. COTA opened in 2012 and took inspiration from great tracks around the world to provide the best racing possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Legal or not<\/a>, Charles Leclerc holds the lap record of 1:36.169 in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Mexico isn\u2019t the most entertaining of tracks on the F1 calendar, the fans bring the weekend to life. At just 2.67 miles, the Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez is one of the shortest tracks on the calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect lunging overtakes into the hard braking zone of turn 1 and maybe even turn 6 if your name is Daniel Ricciardo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Lewis Hamilton is now a citizen of Brazil, this is technically his home race. He certainly loves this track, winning his first title here in 2008 and an astonishing last-to-first race in 2021. The Brazil GP is always one of the most entertaining on the F1 calendar, and it won’t disappoint in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRound 3 – Australia (Melbourne) – 2nd April<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 4 – China (Shanghai) – 16th April<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 5 – Azerbaijan (Baku) – 30th April<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 6 – Miami – 7th May<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 7 – Italy (Imola<\/strong>) – 21st May<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Round 8 – Monaco – 28th May<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 9 – Spain (Barcelona) – 4th June<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 10 – Canada (Montreal)- 18th June<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 11 – Austria (Spielberg) – 2nd July<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 12 – UK (Silverstone) – 9th July<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 13 – Hungary (Budapest)- 23rd July<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 14 – Belgium (Spa) – 30th July<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
F1 Summer Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Round 15 – Netherlands (Zandvoort) – 27th August<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 16 – Italy (Monza) – 3rd September<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Round 17 – Singapore – 17th September<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 18 – Japan (Suzuka) – 24th September<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 19 – Qatar (Losail) – 8th October<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 20 – USA (Austin) – 22nd October<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 21 – Mexico (Mexico City) – 29th October<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 22 – Brazil (San Paulo) – 5th November<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Round 23 – Las Vegas – 18th November<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n