F1 2024 season: Why are Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs on Saturdays?

Teams and drivers are gearing up for the longest season in F1’s history, with as many as 24 grands prix on the calendar. However, that’s not the only special thing about the 2024 season, as the year kicks off with two races on Saturday: the Bahrain (2 March) and Saudi Arabian (9 March) grands prix. Why is this? Why does the 2024 F1 season start on a Saturday?The reason the 2024 Formula 1 season …Keep reading