STRAP on your seatbelts F1 fans as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is BACK – and there might not be many races left on the Jeddah circuit.
The popular Saudi track will be replaced by the Qiddiya Circuit, a “unique” purpose-built track that is set to have a Six Flags theme park run parallel next to it.
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But for now, all eyes will be on Jeddah as Max Verstappen looks to continue his dominance of the sport following a win in the Bahrain opener.
The Red Bull racer finished 22 seconds ahead of second-placed Sergio Perez and 50 seconds faster than seventh-place Lewis Hamilton.
However, Hamilton’s last win came at the Saudi GP back in 2021, so he’ll be eager to make history repeat itself.
When is the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024?
The F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 9.
It is expected to get underway from 5pm GMT
Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the official track for this huge race and it can host a staggering 150,000 fans over the three days.
Sergio Perez won the 2023 edition while Max Verstappen stormed from 15th to second.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
FULL race schedule
Thursday, March 7
Practice One – 1:30pm
Practice Two – 5pm
Friday, March 8
Practice Three – 1:30pm
Qualifying – 5pm
Saturday, March 9
Race – 5pm
All times are in the GMT
Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year
Current F1 driver standings:
Max Verstappen – Red Bull: 26 points
Sergio Perez – Red Bull: 18 points
Carlos Sainz – Ferrari: 15 points
Charles Leclerc – Ferrari: 12 points
George Russell – Mercedes: 10 points
Lando Norris – McLaren: 8 points
Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes: 6 points
Oscar Piastri – McLaren: 4 points
Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin: 2 points
Lance Stroll – Aston Martin: 1 point
Zhou Guanyu – Kick Sauber: 0 points
Kevin Magnussen – Haas: 0 points
Daniel Ricciardo – RB: 0 points
Yaki Tsunoda – RB: 0 points
Alex Albon – Williams: 0 points
Nico Hulkenberg – Haas: 0 points
Esteban Ocon – Alpine: 0 points
Pierre Gasly – Alpine: 0 points
Valtteri Bottas – Kick Sauber: 0 points
Logan Sargeant – Williams: 0 points