This weekend, Formula 1 fans will be in front of their screens on Saturday and not Sunday to follow the opening round of the 2024 world championship in Bahrain.
An unusual programming which can be explained by the extension of the discipline's calendar which will include twenty-four dates, a record, but also the geographical location of the event.
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Ramadan, a holy month in the Muslim religion, will begin this year on March 10, until April 9 and Formula 1 had to adapt to this religious calendar, in Bahrain this weekend, but also for the second meeting. you of the season in a week in Saudi Arabia.
The grand prix were scheduled for Saturday whereas last year, the two races (March 5 and March 19) took place on Sunday.
Endurance also adapts to Ramadan
Formula 1 is not the only discipline to have to adjust its calendar since the World Endurance Champion, which resumes in Qatar this week, has scheduled its inaugural round on Saturday.
You will even have to get up early to follow Ferrari, Porsche, Alpine and Peugeot battling in the desert since the start will be given at 9:00 a.m. (11:00 a.m. local).