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The 2024 calendar is the most expansive and perhaps the most exhausting in Formula 1’s history. The 24-race season will see the sport visit all familiar venues across the coming year. However, F1 has become more accommodating, which is why we have already witnessed a schedule change for the season opener in Bahrain. Now let us talk about the second race of the season–the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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We are blessed with a triple header in the first month of the F1’s return. To make it sweeter, we have two back-to-back race weekends and the second on the list, after the race in the desert, is a race in the suburbs of Jeddah. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is ready to host its fourth Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. However, this year’s edition has some scheduling changes.

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2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix full schedule

The race near the concrete jungle in Jeddah will share the same schedule as the season opener in Bahrain. To accommodate for Ramadan which starts on 10th March. This is exactly why the Bahrain GP started on Thursday and hosted the race on a Saturday night for the first time in two decades. The 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will follow in its predecessor’s footsteps.

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The Saudi Arabian GP will start on Thursday/7th of February and conclude on Saturday/9th, a day before Ramadan begins. So let us give you a quick guide on the timings and the events.

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Day/DateEventTime (GMT +3)
ThursdayFree Practice 14:30-5:30 pm
ThursdayFree Practice 28:00-9:00 pm
FridayFree Practice 34:30-5:30 pm
FridayF1 Saudi Arabian Qualifying8:00-9:00 pm
SaturdayF1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix8:00 pm

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There you have it folks–a full schedule for the race in Jeddah this coming weekend. The fast street track will surely give us some exciting racing as we wait to see if we will get the first repeat winner at the circuit. Now that we’ve told you when let us also tell you where to catch all the action of the second night race of the season.

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Where to watch the Saudi Arabian GP?

Since its inception, the Saudi Arabian GP has encountered some setbacks and was even on the brink of a boycott by some in 2022. So if you’re among the millions who can’t make it to Jeddah to watch the race live, let us tell you where you can watch the race from the comfort of your homes thanks to the widespread reach of F1 via multiple platforms in countless countries.

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Country Platform
USAESPN, ESPN Deportes
UKSky Sports, C4
IndiaF1 TV Pro
GermanySky Deutschland
FranceCanal+
ItalySky Italia
Spain and AndorraF1 DAZN

If this list isn’t relevant to you, you can find additional broadcasting information on F1’s official website.

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With all the information at hand, let the anticipation for the second Saturday night race begin with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix right around the corner.

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Mahim Suhalka

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Mahim is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a Diploma in Sports Management, he ventured into sports journalism for his sheer passion for F1. Mahim has written over 2000 articles during his tenure at ES, and his expertise is in perspective pieces and core sports coverage. Mahim’s writing flair and meticulous research work have resulted in him contributing to in-depth analysis on teams like Red Bull and Mercedes as well as Team Principals Christian Horner and Toto Wolff. His support for Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their #44 driver Lewis Hamilton came naturally after being awestruck by the brilliance during his foray into F1. You can follow him on X @MahimSuhalka.

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