The 2019 F1 schedule has been released in draft form with a record-tying number of races
The 2019 F1 World Championship will feature 21 events. That ties a record for the most events in a single season (2016, 2018).
View the full 2019 F1 schedule below.
The sports of Formula 1 will run their 1000th race in 2019. As of now, that race is scheduled to be the Chinese Grand Prix on April 14th. The sport began in 1950.
In addition, the Japanese Grand Prix contract has been renewed for three more years. That race will be held at the Suzuka Circuit through 2021.
The German Grand Prix was under threat. However, the 2019 German Grand Prix will return. The race will again take place at the Hockenheim-Ring with Mercedes-Benz as the event sponsor.
Industry comments on the 2019 F1 schedule
Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO at Formula 1 said:
“It gives me great pleasure to announce that the draft of the 2019 FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar is made up of 21 races, as it was this year. In addition, we are honoured the promoters of the long-standing Japanese Grand Prix have agreed to a new long-term deal that will ensure our loyal and knowledgeable Japanese fans will be able to enjoy Formula 1 for more years to come.”
“I am also delighted to confirm that with the very valuable help of Mercedes-Benz, the German automobile clubs ADAC and AvD and the German Minister for Transportation and Digital Infrastructure, we have reached an agreement with the Municipality of Hockenehim and the promoter Hockenheim-Ring GmbH which will allow to once more race at this iconic circuit also in 2019.”
“This demonstrates how all stakeholders within Formula 1 are working together to ensure the long-term future of the sport and its fans.”
Sean Bratches, Managing Director, Commercial Operations at Formula 1 said:
“The renewal of the Japanese Grand Prix and the confirmation of the German Grand Prix are both examples of our direction to place fans at the heart of Formula 1, a vision shared with all our promoters.”
“The successful extension of the Fan Zones at the race circuits, coupled with the colourful city F1 Festivals in London, Shanghai, Marseille, Milan and Miami, prove there is a great appetite for all aspects of Formula 1.”
Susumu Yamashita, President at MobilityLand Corp. said:
“We are pleased to be celebrating 30 years of Formula 1 at Suzuka Circuit and to be sharing the special event with Honda, who are our title partner. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to both Honda Motor Co., Ltd and Formula 1 for allowing this to happen and we are looking forward to the Grand Prix weekend.”
“Following the announcement of the race renewal, we are excited for the future and hope that the Suzuka Circuit continues to remain a fan’s favourite around the world, whilst continuing to contribute positively toward the prosperity of motor sports in Japan.”
Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director at Honda Motor Co. Ltd said:
“I want to convey our sincere gratitude to the many fans for their long time support in enabling us to hold the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix 30th Memorial Race in the Suzuka Circuit. We’d love to enjoy the Formula One race which is the top race of motor sports together with all of you and bring additional excitement to motor sports in Japan.”
“Please come to visit it at the circuit. We will be waiting for you all of our fans with the contents to please and amuse you at F1 Honda Grand Prix Race.”
Georg Sailer, CEO, Hockenheim-Ring GmbH said:
“We are very delighted that after this year’s impressive Formula 1 race at the Hockenheim-Ring, a German Grand Prix has also been secured for 2019. The intensive, direct contractual discussions between Formula 1 and us in recent weeks have always been trusting, constructive and solution-oriented – the agreement reached is proof of this.”
“We would also like to thank our long-standing partner Mercedes Benz in particular for its commitment as title sponsor which made the agreement possible in the first place.”
Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport said:
“This year’s Grand Prix in Hockenheim was a demonstration of the enthusiasm that Formula 1 generates in Germany. It was therefore important for us to do everything in our power to ensure that our home race will take place again next year.”
“Together with Formula 1 and all the relevant stakeholders, we have found a way to make it happen. We are delighted that Mercedes-Benz will also be the title sponsor of the German Grand Prix next year.”
View the full 2019 Formula One schedule below.
2019 F1 Schedule
Date | Grand Prix | Venue
March 17
Austrailia
Melbourne
March 31
Bahrain
Sakhir
April 14
China
Shanghai
April 28
Azerbaijan
Baku
May 12
Spain
Barcelona
May 26
Monaco
Monaco
June 9
Canada
Montreal
June 23
France
Le Castellet
June 30
Austria
Spielberg
July 14
Great Britain
Silverstone
July 28
Germany
Hockenheim
August 4
Hungry
Budapest
September 1
Belgium
Spa
September 8
Italy
Monza
September 22
Singapore
Singapore
September 29
Russia
Sochi
October 12
Japan
Suzuka
October 27
Mexico
Mexico City
November 3
USA
Austin
November 17
Brazil
Sao Paulo
December 1
Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina
