The Australian Grand Prix on March 16 next year is expected to be the start date for the 2014 Formula 1 season according to a draft calendar revealed yesterday.
It’s shaping as being the biggest F1 season ever with 21 races including the addition of grands prix in Austria, Mexico and Russia. Notably, there’s no slot for the New Jersey Grand Prix.
We won’t be at all surprised if this calendar changes, either. There’s previously been talk of capping the season at 20 races and also concerns over the viability of the Russian event.
Whatever happens with the 2014 calendar, there’s already pressure on the 2015 schedule with the promised return of the Indian Grand Prix.
2014 F1 calendar (draft)
| Round | Date | Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 16 | AUSTRALIA (Melbourne) |
| 2 | March 23 | MALAYSIA (Sepang) |
| 3 | April 6 | CHINA (Shanghai) |
| 4 | April 13 | KOREA* (Korea International Circuit) |
| 5 | April 27 | BAHRAIN (Sakhir) |
| 6 | May 11 | SPAIN (Barcelona) |
| 7 | May 25 | MONACO (Monaco) |
| 8 | June 8 | CANADA (Montreal) |
| 9 | June 22 | AUSTRIA (Red Bull Ring) |
| 10 | July 6 | BRITAIN (Silverstone) |
| 11 | July 20 | GERMANY (Hockenheim) |
| 12 | July 27 | HUNGARY (Budapest) |
| 13 | August 24 | BELGIUM (Spa) |
| 14 | September 7 | ITALY (Monza) |
| 15 | September 21 | SINGAPORE (Marina Bay) |
| 16 | October 5 | JAPAN (Suzuka) |
| 17 | October 19 | RUSSIA* (Sochi) |
| 18 | October 26 | ABU DHABI (Yas Marina) |
| 19 | November 9 | MEXICO* (Mexico City) |
| 20 | November 16 | USA (Austin) |
| 21 | November 30 | BRAZIL (Interlagos) |
| As at September 7, 2013. | *subject to confirmation of track/contract |
[Source: Autosport | Pic: Red Bull/Getty Images]
4 replies on “Here’s your first look at the 2014 F1 calendar”
Looks solid, but if twenty-one is two too many, ditch Korea and Bahrain.
No race in New Jersey, that’s a shame. Shouldn’t the Spanish Grand Prix be in Valencia?
Sure wish Jersey would get its act together and have a race already.
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