Formula One 2023
2023 FIA Formula One World Championship
Formula One (F1) is the topmost international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. It’s a premier form of racing since 1950 which is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
Formula 1 has some set of rules to which all participants’ cars must follow. Formula One season, also known as the Grand Prix, has a series of races, which take place throughout the year on both purpose-built circuits and closed public roads.
There is a points system in Grands Prix which is used to determine two annual World Championships (drivers and constructors). Each f1 driver must hold a valid Super Licence issued by the FIA. All the F1 races must run on graded “1” tracks, the grade 1 rating is also issued by the FIA.
Formula One cars are dependent on electronics and aerodynamics, suspension and tyres. Two features have been added to the new car in 2022. They are over-wheel winglets and wheel covers. The f1 cars will also feature 18-inch low-profile tyres for the first time.
F1 cars have 1.6-litre turbo-hybrid units which are the most advanced and most efficient engines on the planet. These cars now will run on fully sustainable fuel that is ‘E10 fuel’ – ‘E’ stands for ethanol, while ‘10’ refers to its percentage in the mixture.
The Headquarters of f1 is at: 2 St. James’s Market, London, U.K and the President & Chief Executive Officer is Stefano Domenicali.
Formula 1 CEO and President Stefano Domenicali has announced the calendar for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, which has been approved by the World Motor Sport Council.
First race will Kick off in Bahrain on March 5 and conclude in Abu Dhabi on November 26. The whole season will feature 24 races.
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2023 FIA Formula One World Championship Schedule
1. Bahrain Grand Prix
The Bahrain Grand Prix is officially known as the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The first race took place on 4 April 2004. It made history for organizing first Formula One Grand Prix in the Middle East, also was given the award for the “Best Organised Grand Prix” by the FIA
Earlier this Grand Prix was a day race, but in 2014 it changed to night. Bahrain allows all the teams taking part to settle down for the rest of the season races, since it is an opener
Details
- Circuit: Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
- Date: March 5, 2023
- Time of day: Night
- Course: Permanent racing facilityCourse length: 5.412 km (3.363 miles)
- Distance: 57 laps, 308.238 km (191.530 miles)
- Lap record: 1:31.447 by Pedro de la Rosa (2005)
- First Grand Prix: 2004
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton
- 2022 positions are Ist- LEC with time 1:37:33.584, 2nd- SAI with time 5.598s and 3rd HAM with timing +9.675s
2. Saudi Grand Prix
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is a Formula 1 motor racing event which started for the first time in 2021, and the race was held in Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia. It is the new addition to the calendar following Bahrain.
Details
- Circuit : Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah
- Date: March 19, 2023
- Time of day: Night
- Course: Street circuit
- Course length: 6.174 km (3.836 miles)
- Distance: 50 laps, 308.450 km (191.661 miles)
- Lap record: 1:30.734 by Lewis Hamilton (2021)
- First Grand Prix: 2021
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton/Max Verstappen
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- VER with time 1:24:19.293, 2nd- LEC with time +0.549s and 3rd SAI with timing +8.097s
3. Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix is one of the oldest surviving motorsport competitions. It has been held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne Since 1996. The races were canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Albert Park has made recent changes to make the track more faster in recent years.
Details
- Circuit: Albert Park Circuit
- Date: April 2, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Street
- Circuit length: 5.278 km (3.280 miles)
- Race length: 306.124 km (190.216 miles)
- Laps: 58
- Lap record: 1:20.260 by Charles Leclerc (2022)
- First Grand Prix: 1928
- Most wins: Lex Davison/Michael Schumacher
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- LEC with time 1:27:46.548, 2nd- PER with timing +20.524s and 3rd RUS with timing +25.593s
4. Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event that was held for the first time in 2017. It is held in Baku (capital of Azerbaijan). 2023 Grand Prix will be the fifth edition of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, after the 2020 event which was canceled due to Covid-19.
Details
- Circuit: Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan
- Date: April 30, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Street
- Laps: 51
- Circuit Length: 6.003 km
- Race Distance: 305.049 km
- Lap record: 1:43.009 by Charles Leclerc (2019)
- First Grand Prix: 2017
- Most wins: No repeat winners
5. Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix is a new addition to the F1 calendar that makes its debut in the 2022 season. It is a third race to take place in the US, alongwith the United States Grand Prix and the newly announced Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Details
- Circuit: Miami International Autodrome, Florida
- Date: May 7, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Street
- Circuit length: 5.412 km (3.363 miles)
- Race length: 308.326 km (191.585 miles)
- Laps: 57
- Lap record: 1:31.361 by Max Verstappen (2022)
- First Grand Prix: 2022
- Most wins: Max Verstappen
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- VER with time 1:34:24.258, 2nd- LEC with timing +3.786s and 3rd SAI with timing +8.229s
6. Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event held at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, which is often referred as “Imola” after the town where it is located.
Details
- Circuit: Autodromo Internazionale Enzoe Dino Ferrari
- Location: Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Date: May 21, 2023
- First held: 2020
- Most wins: Netherlands Max Verstappen (2)
- Circuit length: 4.909 km (3.050 miles)
- Race length: 309.049 km (192.034 miles)
- Laps: 63
7. Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix event is held every year on the Circuit de Monaco, in late May or early June. This race has started 1929, it is one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world
Details
- Circuit: Circuit de Monaco, Monaco
- Date: May 28
- Time of day: Day
- Circuit type: Street
- Laps: 78
- Circuit Length: 3.337 km
- Race Distance: 260.286 km
- Lap record: 1:12.909 by Lewis Hamilton (2021)
- First Grand Prix: 1950
- Most wins: Ayrton Senna
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- PER with time 1:56:30.265, 2nd- SAI with timing +1.154s and 3rd VER with timing +1.491s
8. Spanish Grand Prix
The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the oldest Grands Prix held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. It celebrated its centenary in 2013. The 2023 season will be its 110th anniversary.
Details
- Circuit: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
- Date: June 4, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Circuit length: 4.675 km (2.905 miles)
- Race length: 308.424 km (191.645 miles)
- Laps: 66
- First held: 1913
- Most wins: Michael Schumacher Lewis Hamilton 6 times
- Lap record: 1:18.149 by Max Verstappen (2021)
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- VER with time 1:37:20.475, 2nd- PER with timing +13.072s and 3rd RUS with timing +32.927s
9. Canadian Grand Prix
The Canadian Grand Prix is an annual motor racing event which has been part of the Formula One World Championship since 1967. It was first staged at Mosport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, as a sports car event. It is back on the calendar after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Details
- Circuit: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal
- Date: June 18, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- First held: 1961
- Most wins (drivers): Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton 7 times each
- Circuit length: 4.361 km (2.709 miles)
- Race length: 305.270 km (189.694 miles)
- Laps: 70
- Lap record: 1:13.078 by Valtteri Bottas (2019)
10. Austrian Grand Prix
The Austrian Grand Prix is a motor racing event that was held till 2003, and then returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014. The location of the Circuit is in the Styrian mountains, which is more picturesque than the Red Bull Ring. Here Red Bull Max Verstappen has won three race.
Details
- Circuit: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
- Date: July 2, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 71
- Circuit Length: 4.318 km
- Race Distance: 306.452 km
- Lap record:1:05.619 by Carlos Sainz (2020)
- First Grand Prix: 1970
- Most wins: Jo Siffert, Alain Prost, Max Verstappen
11. British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix is organized in the United Kingdom by the Royal Automobile Club. It is one of the oldest Grands Prix on the calendar, It has been held annually since 1948. In this circuit Lewis Hamilton claimed eight victories, including his first at Silverstone in 2008.
Details
- Circuit: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
- Date: July 9, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 52
- Circuit Length: 5.891 km
- Race Distance: 306.198 km
- Lap record: 1:27.097 by Max Verstappen (2020)
- First Grand Prix: 1926
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- SAI with time 2:17:50.311, 2nd- PER with timing +3.779s and 3rd HAM with timing +6.225s
12. Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix is a motor racing event held annually in Mogyoród. Since returning to the calendar in1986, the race has been a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship and has been an ever present, even during Covid-19 times.
Details
- Circuit: Hungaroring, MogyorodDate: July 23, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 70
- Circuit Length: 4.381 km
- Race Distance: 306.63 km
- Lap record: 1:16.627 by Lewis Hamilton (2020)
- First Grand Prix: 1986
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton
- Date: July 23, 2023
13. Belgian Grand Prix
The Belgian Grand Prix is a motor racing event which is a part of the Formula One World Championship. The first race of Belgium was held in 1925 at the Spa region’s race course. Here Formula 1’s first maiden championship was held in 1950. This circuit has long straights and challenging fast corners that make it popular with drivers.
Details
- Circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, StavelotDate: July 30, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 44
- Circuit Length: 7.004 km
- Race Distance: 308.052 km
- Lap record: 1:46.286 by Valtteri Bottas (2018)
- First Grand Prix: 1950
- Most wins: Michael Schumacher
- Date: July 30, 2023
14. Dutch Grand Prix
The Dutch Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event held at Circuit Zandvoort, North Holland, the Netherlands, from 1950 to 1985 and from 2021 onwards. It was first held more than 70 years ago, and was absent from the calendar for a long time. It returned in 2021.
Details
- Current location: Circuit Zandvoort, North Holland
- Date: August 27, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 72
- Circuit Length: 4.259 km
- Race Distance: 306.648 km
- Lap record: 1:11.097 by Lewis Hamilton (2021)
- First Grand Prix: 1950
- Most wins: Jim Clark
15. Italian Grand Prix
The Italian Grand Prix is the fifth oldest national Grand Prix. Every Italian Grand Prix race has been held at Monza except in 1980, when it was held at Imola. Monza is the most beloved circuits on the calendar, and the Italian Grand Prix usually sees the Ferrari fans out in their numbers to support the team.
Details
- Circuit: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
- Date: September 3, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Course: Permanent racing facility
- Course length: 5.793 km (3.599 miles)
- Lap: 53
- Distance: 306.720 km (190.586 miles)
- Lap record: 1:15.484 by Lewis Hamilton (2020)
- First Grand Prix: 1921
- Most wins: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton 5 times
- 2022 Grand Prix positions: 1st- VER with time 1:20:27.511, 2nd- LEC with timing +2.446s and 3rd RUS with timing +3.405s
16. Singapore Grand Prix
The Singapore Grand Prix is a motor racing event of the Formula One World Championship. This race takes place on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the most challenging for drivers. It was the inaugural night race to increase the entertainment value and it is the first street circuit in Asia designed for Formula One races.
Details
- Circuit: Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Laps: 61
- Circuit Length: 5.063 km
- Race Distance: 308.706 km
- Date: September 17, 2023
- Time of day: Night
- Circuit type: Street
- Lap record: 1:41.905 by Kevin Magnussen (2018)
- First Grand Prix: 1966
- Most wins: Sebastian Vettel
17. Japan Grand Prix
The Japanese Grand Prix is a motor racing event of the Formula One World Championship. Japan was the only Asian nation to host a Grand Prix race until Malaysia joined the calendar in 1999.
It was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 2023 Grand Prix will be the 60th anniversary of this race.
Details
- Circuit: Suzuka International Racing Course, Mie Prefecture
- Date: September 24, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 53
- Circuit Length: 5.807 km
- Race Distance: 307.471 km
- Lap record: 1:30.983 by Lewis Hamilton (2019)
- First Grand Prix: 1963
- Most wins: Michael Schumacher
18. Qatar Grand Prix
The Qatar Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event. It was first held on 21 November at the Losail International Circuit. It is not taking place during the 2022 season due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It will rejoin the calendar in 2023.
Details
- Current location: To be announced
- Date: October 8, 2023
- Time of day: TBC
- Circuit type: TBC
- Previous Circuit: Losail International Circuit
- Circuit length: 5.380 km (3.343 miles)
- Race length: 306.660 km (190.549 miles)
- Laps: 57
- Lap record: 1:23.196 by Max Verstappen (2021)
- First Grand Prix: 2021
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton
19. United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event of the Formula One World Championship. This Grand Prix has been held 50 times at ten different locations. Since 2012, it has been held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas (except in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Three Grands Prix are scheduled to be held in the USA in 2023.
Details
- Circuit: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
- Date: October 22, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 56
- Circuit Length: 5.513 km
- Race Distance: 308.405 km
- Lap record: 1:36.169 by Charles Leclerc (2019)
- First Grand Prix: 1908
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton
20. Mexican Grand Prix
The Mexican Grand Prix is a motor racing event held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. It is currently held in the name of Mexico City Grand Prix. This Grand Prix returned in 2015 at the Mexico City circuit after a long gap.
Details
- Circuit: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
- Date: October 29, 2023
- First race: 1963
- Laps: 71
- Circuit Length: 4.304 km
- Race Distance: 305.354 km
- Most wins: Max Verstappen
21. Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix is a Formula One championship race which is currently held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos neighborhood, Cidade Dutra, São Paulo. It is currently held under the name São Paulo Grand Prix. This race is one of the most famous F1 circuits on the calendar.
Details
- Circuit: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo
- Date: November 5, 2023
- Time of day: Afternoon/Evening
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 71
- Circuit Length: 4.309 km
- Race Distance: 305.879 km
- Lap record: 1:10.540 by Valtteri Bottas (2018)
- First Grand Prix: 1972
- Most wins: Alain Prost
22. Las Vegas Grand Prix
The Las Vegas Grand Prix will be the third Formula One Grand Prix which is going to take place for the first time in the US in 2023. The event will take place in Paradise, Nevada, on a temporary street circuit including the Las Vegas Strip. This event will be a night race.
Details
- Circuit: Las Vegas Street Circuit, Nevada
- Date: November 18, 2023
- Time of day: Night
- Circuit type: Street
- Circuit length: 6.120 km (3.803 miles)
- Race length: 306 km (190.15 miles)
- Laps: 50
- Lap record: N/A
- First Grand Prix: 2023
- Most wins: N/A
23. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event. It first took place on 1 November 2009, which was held at the Hermann Tilke-designed Yas Marina Circuit. In this Circuit often World Championships are decided because it usually falls at the end of the season.
Details
- Circuit: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu DhabiDate: November 26, 2023
- Time of day: Evening
- Circuit type: Race
- Laps: 55
- Circuit Length: 5.554 km
- Race Distance: 305.355 km
- Lap record: 1:26.103 by Max Verstappen (2021)
- First Grand Prix: 2009
- Most wins: Lewis Hamilton
Formula One 2023 Drivers
Formula One 2023 Drivers And Teams
1. Red Bull – Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez
2. Ferrari – Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz
3. Mercedes – Lewis Hamilton, George Russell
4. Alpine – Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly
5. McLaren – Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
6. Alfa Romeo – Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu
7. Aston Martin – Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso
8. Haas – Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg
9. AlphaTauri – Yuki Tsunoda, Nyck de Vries
10. Williams – Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant
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