MAMMOTH 24-RACE SCHEDULE FOR FORMULA 1 IN THE 2023 SEASON
Las Vegas and the returning races boost the line-up to record proportions
Formula 1 bosses have revealed a record-breaking 24-race line-up for the 2023 season in a contest that stretches from early March through to late November.
A new race has been added in Las Vegas as the penultimate round of the campaign, while the Qatar and Chinese Grands Prix both return to the schedule – although there is some uncertainty about the Shanghai race, due to take place on April 16, following concerns over the management of Covid in the country.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali said the increased number of races was a reflection of the fact that grand prix racing had a larger following around the globe.
Domenicali said: “Formula 1 has unprecedented demand to host races and it is important we get the balance right for the entire sport.
“We are very pleased with the strong momentum Formula 1 continues to experience and it is great news that we will be able to bring our passionate fans a mix of exciting new locations such as Las Vegas to the championship with much loved venues across Europe, Asia and the Americas.”
Despite Domenicali paying a visit to the Kyalami track in South Africa, there was insufficient time to get a deal across the line before the schedule was firmed up. However, talks are ongoing and the track, which last hosted a grand prix in 1993, could return to the roster in 2024.