Spain is to host two Formula One grands prix next year, with the new race in Madrid joining Barcelona, after organizers yesterday announced the calendar for a season that could bring big changes on the grid.
Next year’s campaign is to open for the second successive season in Australia at Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit on March 6 to 8.
The race in the Spanish capital Madrid is on Sept. 11 to 13 and will bring the curtain down on the European segment of the season.
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The new Madrid circuit would have both street and non-street sectors.
The 24-weekend campaign is to conclude in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 4 to 6.
Montreal is to follow Miami in May to cut down on traveling for the teams.
Next season promises to look radically different with Cadillac becoming the 11th team on the grid, and sweeping new regulations on aerodynamics and power units.
“Next year’s FIA Formula One World Championship marks a significant new chapter for our sport,” FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said. “A new race, new teams, and the arrival of new manufacturers, all ushering in a fresh era of innovation and competition.”
Next year’s Formula One calendar:
March 6-8: Melbourne
March 13-15: Shanghai
March 27-29: Suzuka, Japan
April 10-12: Sakhir, Bahrain
April 17-19: Jeddah
May 1-3: Miami
May 22-24: Montreal
June 5-7: Monaco
June 12-14: Barcelona, Spain
June 26-28: Spielberg, Austria
July 3-5: Silverstone, UK
July 17-19: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
July 24-26: Budapest
Aug. 21-23: Zandvoort, Netherlands
Sept. 4-6: Monza, Italy
Sept. 11-13: Madrid
Sept. 25-27: Baku
Oct. 9-11: Singapore
Oct. 23-25: Austin, Texas
Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Mexico City
Nov. 6-8: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nov. 19-21: Las Vegas
Nov. 27-29: Lusail, Qatar
Dec. 4-6: Abu Dhabi
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