Formula 1 has actually exposed a modified calendar for the 2021 season. The F1 schedule keeps a record 23 races, however the 2021 season will now begin a week later on with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, with the Australian Grand Prix moving later on in the year.
Due to the continuous travel limitations in location the 2021 Chinese Grand Prix will not occur on its scheduled date, with Imola going back to the F1 calendar because slot. Conversations with the promoter and authorities in China are continuous, with the possible to reschedule the race later on in the season if possible.
The TBC race in the calendar will be revealed in due course and will occur on the brand-new date of second May.
The upgraded 2021 F1 race calendar now looks as follows:
- 28 March– Bahrain (Sakhir)
- 18 April – Italy (Imola *)
- 2 May – TBC
- 9 May– Spain (Barcelona)
- 23 May– Monaco (Monaco)
- 6 June– Azerbaijan (Baku)
- 13 June– Canada (Montreal)
- 27 June– France (Le Castellet)
- 4 July– Austria (Spielberg)
- 18 July– UK (Silverstone)
- 1 August– Hungary (Budapest)
- 29 August– Belgium (Health Club)
- 5 September– Netherlands (Zandvoort)
- 12 September– Italy (Monza)
- 26 September– Russia (Sochi)
- 3 October– Singapore (Singapore)
- 10 October– Japan (Suzuka)
- 24 October– U.S.A. (Austin)
- 31 October– Mexico (Mexico City)
- 7 November– Brazil (Sao Paulo)
- 21 November – Australia (Melbourne *)
- 5 December – Saudi Arabia (Jeddah **)
- 12 December – Abu Dhabi (Yas Island)
* Modifications to calendar undergo World Automobile racing Council approval
** Topic to circuit homologation
In 2020, F1 ended up being the very first genuinely global sport to reboot following the break out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the experience got and precaution developed in 2015 hold F1 in great stead for 2021, the continuous circumstance relating to Covid-19 has actually indicated it is not practical to start the season in Melbourne.
The bright side, nevertheless, is that the Australian Grand Prix will now occur from the 18th– 21st November following a contract in between Solution 1 and the Australian authorities that reveals the value of the race in Australia to Solution 1 and their partners in Melbourne.
As mentioned formerly, Formula 1 anticipates fans to go back to the grandstands and the unique Paddock Club for the 2021 season.
” It has actually been a hectic start to the year at Solution 1 and we are happy to validate that the variety of races prepared for the season stays the same,” stated Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Solution 1.
” The worldwide pandemic has actually not yet permitted life to go back to regular, however we displayed in 2020 that we can race securely as the very first global sport to return and we have the experience and strategies in location to provide on our season.
” It is terrific news that we have actually currently had the ability to concur a rescheduled date for the Australian Grand Prix in November and are continuing to deal with our Chinese associates to discover an option to race there in 2021 if something modifications.
” We are extremely thrilled to reveal that Imola will return for the 2021 season and understand our fans will be anticipating the return of Formula 1 after the winter season break and our modified season opener in Bahrain. Clearly, the infection circumstance stays fluid, however we have the experience from last season with all our partners and promoters to adjust appropriately and securely in 2021.”
