Are you a Formula 1 fan? Do you know that over 20 Grand Prix races await you in 2020? This 2020 schedule is definitely going to be exciting because it will feature races on 22 tracks. Of course. There are a few Formula One drivers that are among the favorites, but no one knows who will end up in the first place at the end of the year.

The F1 schedule 2020 includes races that will take place on five continents – Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The first one will start in March and the last Grand Prix race will be held at the end of November. The guide that you are about to read includes information about the tracks and races.

• Get familiar with all the tracks that are part of F1 schedule 2020
• Discover the records of these tracks
• Find out more about the drivers that had best performances

No Formula One race was left aside in this guide. We know that every Formula 1 event is important and that every driver is doing his best to win these races. The same goes for the teams. To get prepared for the 2020 season, check our detailed F1 Schedule 2020.

1. Australian Grand Prix / 13-15 March

Location/Date: Melbourne, 13-15 March
Time: 06:10 CET
First race: 1928
Laps: 58
Last race winner: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

The Formula 1 2020 season starts in the land Down Under. The Australian Grand Prix was held 84 times so far and Schumacher and Lex Davison are the most successful drivers at this motor race. This is one of the tracks where drivers have to complete 58 laps to finish the race. Since 1996, this racing event is held at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. It’s interesting that Formula One has a contract that allows them to host this event until 2025.

• One of the oldest motor races on the list
• It was held on two tracks so far
• Fans in Australia will enjoy this Formula 1 race at least until 2025

2. Bahrain Grand Prix / 20-22 March

Location/Date: Sakhir, 20-22 March
Time: 16:10 CET
First race: 2004
Laps: 57
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

The Bahrain Grand Prix was the first Formula One Grand Prix held in the Middle East. It’s interesting that this Formula 1 race was skipped for a year due to the Bahrain protests in 2011. The Bahrain International Circuit is one of the newest racing tracks on this list – opened in 2004. In 2019, the Mercedes team was the most successful one at this track – Lewis Hamilton ended at as number one while his colleague Bottas ended in second place. This 2020, we will have to wait and see whether they will do this again.

• The first Formula One race in the Middle East
• The Bahrain International Circuit is one of the most modern tracks in F1
• Lewis Hamilton has a chance to catch up with Vettel as the most successful driver at this track if he wins in 2020

3. Vietnam Grand Prix / 3-5 April

Location/Date: Hanoi, 3-5 April
Time: 09:10 CET
First race: 2020
Laps: 55
Last race winner: –

If you are looking for surprises at the F1 schedule 2020, then this has to be one of them. For the first time, people in Vietnam will have a chance to watch a Formula One race. What’s good to know is that there’s no special racing track built for this purpose – the event will be held at the streets of Hanoi (Hanoi Street Circuit). It will be very difficult to predict which Formula One driver will win the race because as we said before, this race is held for the first time.

• The Vietnamese Grand Prix is held for the first time this 2020
• The Hanoi Street Circuit belongs to the group of F1 street tracks
• It has one of the longest straights on the schedule

4. Chinese Grand Prix / 17-19 April

Location/Date: Shanghai, 17-19 April
Time: 08:10 CET
First race: 2004
Laps: 56
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

It’s been over 15 years since the first Chinese Grand Prix was held (2014). Formula One has great success in China and it’s no wonder why this is one of the most exciting events on this year’s F1 schedule. For this purpose, the organizer has built one of the most expensive tracks in the history of Formula One – the Shanghai International Circuit. If we take a close look at the winners, we can see that Lewis Hamilton really enjoys driving at this track because he has won this race six times so far.

• The Chinese Grand Prix will be held for the 16^th time in 2020
• The Shanghai International Circuit is one of the most expensive racing tracks in F1
• Lewis Hamilton is by far the most successful driver at this race

5. Netherlands Grand Prix / 1-3 May

Location/Date: Zandvoort, 1-3 May
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1948
Laps: 72
Last race winner: Niki Lauda (McLaren)

The Dutch Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated Formula One races in 2020. Some of you might be surprised to read that Niki Lauda was the last winner at this race, but once we highlight the fact that the last race was held in 1985 it will all make sense. So, the Dutch Grand Prix held at Circuit Park Zandvoort is part of the F1 schedule 2020 after 25 years. It would be interesting to see who will win this race that has a relatively high number of laps.

• The last Dutch Grand Prix was held in 1985
• It was Niki Lauda who won this race back then
• This Grand Prix is held at Circuit Park Zandvoort

6. Spanish Grand Prix / 8-10 May

Location/Date: Barcelona, 8-10 May
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1913
Laps: 66
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

The Formula One Schedule 2020 continues with the Spanish Grand Prix, one of the oldest races in the world held since 1913. But, we can’t say that the current venue, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is among the oldest tracks because it was opened in 1991. Once again, it’s the famous Mercedes duo – Hamilton/Bottas – that have won this race in 2019. This 2020, Hamilton will definitely do his best to get the fifth win at this race.

• A very old motor race
• Schumacher holds the record when it comes to most wins
• The Spanish Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

7. Monaco Grand Prix 22-24 May

Location/Date: Monte Carlo, 22-24 May
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1929
Laps: 78
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

There’s no doubt that the Monaco Grand Prix is among the most interesting races of 2020, just like every other year. The Circuit de Monaco where this race is organized is among the street tracks that are part of Formula One, but the main difference is that this race is one the streets of one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the world. Ayrton Senna, the legendary Brazilian driver holds the record at this race.

• The Monaco Grand Prix has been held 77 times so far
• Ayrton Senna is the most successful driver at this race
• The Circuit de Monaco is one of the most popular racing tracks of all time

 

8. Azerbaijan Grand Prix / 5-7 June

Location/Date: Baku, 5-7 June
Time: 14:10 CET
First race: 2017
Laps: 51
Last race winner: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

The global popularity of Formula One has made the management of this event to consider adding new places on the schedule. In 2020, The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held for the fourth time. This is another city street circuit which this time is held in the capital city of Azerbaijan – Baku. There are just three winners at this race so far – Ricciardo back in 2017, Lewis Hamilton in 2018 and Valtteri Bottas in 2019. According to many experts, Bottas and Hamilton have great chances to repeat their success in 2020 too.

• This is one of the latest additions to the Formula One schedule
• Three races in total were held in Azerbaijan so far
• The Baku City Circuit is among the most interesting street racing tracks in the world

9. Canadian Grand Prix / 12-14 June

Location/Date: Montreal, 12-14 June
Time: 20:10 CET
First race: 1961
Laps: 70
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

It turns out that Canada has really strong Formula One support and this is the main reason why it’s part of the F1 schedule 2020 again, for over 40 years now. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the place where Formula 1 races are held since 1978. Before that, the races were held at Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Both Schumacher and Hamilton have the most wins at this competition – 7. Obviously, Hamilton will have an opportunity to beat that score in 2020.

• Formula One is one of the most popular sports in Canada
• The Canadian Grand Prix was first held in 1961
• The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is home to F1 races since 1978

10. French Grand Prix / 26-28 June

Location/Date: Le Castellet, 26-28 June
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1906
Laps: 53
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Once known as Grand Prix de l’ACF, The French Grand Prix is the most important motor racing event in this European country. It all started in 1906, but when it comes to Formula One it was 1950 when the first Formula One race in France was held. Since 2018, this race is held at the Circuit Paul Ricard, one of the most exciting tracks found in F1. It’s worth mentioning that Mercedes has won this race as a constructor for two years in a row – 2018 and 2019. Will they do that in 2020? We’ll just have to wait and see.

• This is the oldest Grand Prix in the world.
• The Circuit Paul Ricard is the racing track where this Formula One event is held since 2018
• Team Mercedes is the most successful team here in the last three years

11. Austrian Grand Prix / 3-5 July

Location/Date: Spielberg, 3-5 July
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1963
Laps: 71
Last race winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing-Honda)

Even smaller countries like Austria have interesting F1 races. The Austrian Grand Prix is a proof of that. This auto race was launched in 1964 and it has its ups and downs. Since 2014, the Austrian Grand Prix is part of the Formula 1 calendar and the Formula One 2020 schedule is not different. What makes the Red Bull Ring track one of the most thrilling tracks is the fact that the favorites rarely win here. Max Verstappen is the last winner at this race and he has won it twice so far.

• The Austrian Grand Prix was on and off for a few times
• It’s been held in continuity every year since 2014
• The track that’s part of the race is not very good for the favorites

12. British Grand Prix / 17-19 July

Location/Date: Silverstone, 17-19 July
Time: 16:10 CET
First race: 1926
Laps: 52
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Next on the Formula 1 schedule 2020, we have the British Grand Prix, a legendary race that gathers thousands of fans at the Silverstone Circuit and in the front of TVs. Jim Clark, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Niki Lauda, Jack Brabham – these are just some of the famous drivers that have won at this race, but last year, Lewis Hamilton has passed them all by winning the British Grand Prix for the sixth time.

• Held since 1926
• The British Grand Prix was the first race at Formula One in 1950
• Some of the most exciting Formula One races were held at the Silverstone Circuit

13. Hungarian Grand Prix / 31 July – 2 August

Location/Date: Budapest, 31 July-2 August
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1936
Laps: 70
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

The Hungaroring was a true hit when it was opened in 1986. It symbolized the unification of people from the Eastern Bloc and Western Bloc. But, it’s worth mentioning that the Hungarian Grand Prix was held since 1936 which means that this motor race has a long history. An interesting fact about this race is that McLaren is still the most successful constructor way ahead of other constructors.

• The Hungaroring is among the most famous racing tracks in F1
• The Hungarian Grand Prix has a very long history
• McLaren is the most successful constructor at this race

14. Belgian Grand Prix / 28-30 August

Location/Date: Spa-Francorchamps, 28-30 August
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1925
Laps: 44
Last race winner: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

For a few years before the first automobile race in 1925, The Belgian Grand Prix was a motorcycle race. Today, this is one of the most anticipated races for many things including the fact that there are a stunning landscape and historical meaning of the track. The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is among the tracks that have the lowest number of laps, but this doesn’t make the race shorter than usual. As for the favorites, it’s difficult to predict who will win in 2020 because only a few drivers have managed to win two times in a row.

• A very popular race in Europe
• It first started as a motorcycle race
• The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is settled in a very beautiful area

15. Italian Grand Prix / 4-6 September

Location/Date: Monza, 4-6 September
Time: 15:10 CET
First race: 1921
Laps: 53
Last race winner: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

Many people associate the Italian Grand Prix with Ferrari. This makes sense because Ferrari, the famous Italian constructor is the most successful team at this race which can be considered to be their home ground. The first race was held in 1921 and most of these races were held at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. Just like in the case of most F1 races, it’s difficult to predict who will win in 2020, but according to many punters, betting on Ferrari at Monza is always a good idea.

• The Italian Grand Prix started in 1921
• The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is among the most famous Formula One tracks in the world
• Ferrari is the most successful team at the Italian Grand Prix

16. Singapore Grand Prix / 18-20 September

Location/Date: Marina Bay, 18-20 September
Time: 14:10 CET
First race: 1966
Laps: 61
Last race winner: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

This September on the Formula One schedule 2020 we have the Singapore Grand Prix. This is another example of a race with great history which is something rare in the Far East. The Marina Bay Street Circuit is yet another circuit that belongs to the group of street tracks. Drivers are competing against each other on the streets around Marina Bay in Singapore. The Singapore Grand Prix is the only race where Sebastian Vettel holds the record number of wins – 5.

• A very old race held on the streets of Singapore
• Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver at the Singapore Grand Prix
• This race has 61 laps and a total length of 308,7 kilometers

17. Russian Grand Prix / 25-27 September

Location/date: Sochi, 25-27 September
Time: 13:10 CET
First race: 1913
Laps: 53
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Even though it started in 1913, the Russian Grand Prix was held for just a few years. It took almost 100 years before the race was established again. Right after the 2014 Winter Olympics, the Sochi Autodrom became a place where Formula One races are held. This Formula 1 schedule 2020 is not different. One of the most interesting things about this auto race is that it has been only by Mercedes drivers – Bottas, Rosberg, and Hamilton.

• The only Formula One race that has been won only by Mercedes drivers
• The Russian Grand Prix became part of Formula One in 2014
• It’s held in Sochi, the place where the 2014 Winter Olympics were held

18. Japanese Grand Prix / 9-11 October

Location/Date: Suzuka, 9-11 October
Time: 13:10 CET
First race: 1963
Laps: 53
Last race winner: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

The Land of the Rising Sun is also home to a Formula One race. Of course, we are talking about the Japanese Grand Prix. This race was held for the first time back in 1963. It’s held at the Suzuka International Racing Course which is quite lengthy (5.807 kilometers). Will Vettel reach Hamilton’s record or maybe Hamilton will reach Schumacher record of 6 titles at Suzuka? Fans will have to wait till October to find out.

• Valtteri Bottas won the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix
• This race is held at the popular Suzuka International Racing Course
• Before 2010, the Japanese Grand Prix was held at Fuji Speedway

19. United States Grand Prix / 23-25 October

Location/Date: Austin, 23-25 October
Time: 20:10 CET
First race: 1908
Laps: 56
Last race winner: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

We all know that Americans like NASCAR, but apparently many of them are fans of Formula One too. The USA became a ground for Formula 1 races since the 1950s. The truth is that many different tracks were used for these races over all these years, but since 2012, this race is held at the Circuit of the Americas located in Austin, Texas. Two years ago, Lewis Hamilton became the driver with the most wins at this race. Since his colleague Bottas won the last race, we can definitely expect a good performance of the Mercedes team in 2020 too.

20. Mexican Grand Prix / 30 Oct – 1 November

Location/Date: Mexico City, 30 October-1 November
Time: 20:10 CET
First race: 1962
Laps: 71
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Right after the US Grand Prix, on this Formula One schedule 2020, you can expect the Mexican Grand Prix. People in Mexico have witnessed the first edition of this race in 1962. In 1992, this competition was put on hold and returned in 2015. Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is the home of this race where Lotus, a formed F1 constructor team holds the record. But, this year, Mercedes will have a chance to reach the same number of wins.

• The Mexican Grand Prix started in 1963
• After a big break, it returned in 2015
• The race is held in Mexico City

21. Brazilian Grand Prix / 13-15 November

Location/Date: Sao Paulo, 13-15 November
Time: 18:10 CET
First race: 1972
Laps: 71
Last race winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing-Honda)

Many Brazilian drivers have become famous around the globe thanks to the Brazilian Grand Prix. Some of these drivers include Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet and Emerson Fittipaldi. The Brazilian Grand Prix which was held for the first time in 1938, is the penultimate race at the F1 2020 schedule. Just like the races in the last four decades, it will be held at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace named after another popular F1 driver. Without any doubt, this is one of the most thrilling tracks on this list.

• Many famous Brazilian racing drivers have started their careers at the Brazilian Grand Prix
• This race was held on two racing tracks
• Since 1973, the race is held at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace/Interlagos

22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix / 27-29 November

Location/Date: Yas Marina, 27-29 November
Time: 14:10 CET
First race: 2009
Laps: 55
Last race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

The last race on the Formula One schedule 2020 is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This race is held at Yas Marina Circuit, a track that’s located in an exclusive part of Abu Dhabi. It’s also one of the most expensive tracks on this list. Both Hamilton and Vettel have had excellent results on this track in the past decade, but it’s been seven years since Vettel was victorious at Yas Marina Circuit.

• One of the most expensive Formula One tracks
• The last race on the Formula 1 schedule 2020
• Mercedes is the most successful constructor team at this race