Buckle up for a long drive: F1's record 24-race calendar
1. Bahrain (Sakhir) — March 2
The Middle East's first race celebrates its 20th anniversary, held on a Saturday to accommodate Ramadan. The track is abrasive, with wind also a factor. Lewis Hamilton has won five times in Bahrain. Fernando Alonso is the only driver still racing who took part in the 2004 debut.
2. Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) — March 9