UNITED KINGODM: It’s been another exciting day in Formula 1 (F1), with a flurry of news and announcements. The highlight of the day is unveiling the highly anticipated F1 2024 calendar, which promises a record-breaking 24 races for fans to enjoy.
Strap in, because next season is going to be an exhilarating ride. The 2024 F1 season will kick off with a bang, featuring two Saturday night races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
These races have been scheduled for March to respect the Islamic festival of Ramadan. From there, the season will unfold across various countries, with the final race scheduled for December 8th in Abu Dhabi.
There are different opinions on the number of races in Formula 1, but the FIA is determined to provide fans with an action-packed season.
The 2024 calendar has brought back the Chinese Grand Prix and significantly changed the Japanese race. Moreover, fans will enjoy not one but two triple-header weekends.
Meanwhile, tensions rise between Mercedes and Red Bull as Max Verstappen expresses dissatisfaction with the 2026 F1 regulations.
After testing the early simulations, Verstappen is not impressed with the proposed changes, deeming them unsatisfactory.
However, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff firmly dismisses the possibility of tweaking the regulations, highlighting the extensive collaboration with auto manufacturers and the efforts to attract new participants.
In anticipation of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Mercedes has confirmed the introduction of a new front wing as part of its upgrade package.
The team’s trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, hints that more surprises might be in store, as other teams have recently unveiled their own upgrades.
Lastly, the buzz around Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 film continues to grow. Preparations for filming at Silverstone are underway, and images have surfaced of a garage branded with Pitt’s character, ‘Sonny Hayes.’
The movie, produced in collaboration with Lewis Hamilton, aims to be the most accurate racing film ever made. Pitt will race around Silverstone in a modified Formula 2 car, giving fans a thrilling glimpse of the action.
As the F1 world keeps spinning, fans eagerly anticipate the exciting races ahead, the debates over controversies, and the thrill of witnessing the sport’s biggest stars on and off the track. Get ready for an unforgettable 2024 season.
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