A long break in F1 then 6 Grand Prix and 3 sprints in just 2 months
After the Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1 is getting ready for a four-week break before returning to the Austin circuit on October 19 and 20. The drivers will then continue with races in Mexico and Brazil, kicking off a final sprint packed with sprints. Here is an overview of the end of season calendar.
With three wins in the last four races, McLaren has dealt a severe blow to its rivals. With six Grand Prix races left to compete in, Red Bull and Ferrari have until October 18, the date of Free Practice 1 in Austin, to turn things around. This break offers some respite before a crucial series of races that could decide the championship.
The United States Grand Prix will be followed directly by the races in Mexico (October 25-27) and Brazil (November 1-3). Teams will have limited room for maneuver, while the suspense remains intact for both the constructors’ and drivers’ championships. It should be noted that sprint races are planned for Saturday in Austin and São Paulo, adding an additional dimension to the competition.
A similar sequence will end the season between late November and early December. The grid will gather for a new sequence of three races: Las Vegas, Qatar (with sprint) and Abu Dhabi.
| Date | Grand Prix | FP1 | FP2 | Quali. sprint | FP3 | Sprint | Qualif. | Course |
| 18 – 20 oct. | États-Unis (COTA) | 19h30 | – | 23h30 | – | 20h00 | 00h00 | 21h00 |
| 25 – 27 oct. | Mexique (Mexico City) | 20h30 | 00h00 | – | 19h30 | – | 23h00 | 21h00 |
| 1e – 3 nov. | Brésil (Interlagos) | 15h30 | – | 15h00 | – | 15h00 | 19h00 | 18h00 |
| 22 – 24 nov. | Las Vegas (Las Vegas) | 03h30 | 07h00 | – | 03h30 | – | 07h00 | 07h00 |
| 29 nov. – 1e dec. | Qatar (Losail) | 14h30 | – | 18h30 | – | 14h00 | 18h00 | 18h00 |
| 6 – 8 dec. | Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina) | 10h30 | 14h00 | – | 11h30 | – | 15h00 | 14h00 |
Free practice 1, 2 and Sprint Qualifying take place on Friday / Free practice 3, Sprint and Qualifying on Saturday / The Race on Sunday.
The sprint races in the spotlight
Among the last six Grand Prix races, half will be held in sprint format. In a context where every point matters, consistency will be crucial for teams not to give in under the pressure of the competition. Hoping to be in a good position for the final curtain call on December 8th in the United Arab Emirates.
Find here: The drivers and constructors standings and the 2024 season calendar
