12.01.2021 15:27
Formula 1 releases revised calendar for 2021, season to begin with Bahrain Prix in March.
Formula 1 has released a revised calendar for the start of the 2021 season as Australian and Chinese Grands Prix were postponed due to coronavirus restrictions.
Twenty-three races will be held in the season, while Imola has returned to F1 calendar, the organization said in a statement on Tuesday.
Chinese Grand Prix will not be held on its scheduled date because of the travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
"Discussions with the promoter and authorities in China are ongoing, with the potential to reschedule the race later in the season if possible," the statement said.
The 2021 Formula 1 will start in Bahrain, while the Australian Grand Prix was moved to November.
"Australian Grand Prix will now take place from the 18th – 21st November following an agreement between Formula 1 and the Australian authorities that shows the importance of the race in Australia to Formula 1 and their partners in Melbourne," the statement said.
Here is the updated 2021 F1 calendar:
March 28 – Bahrain (Sakhir)
April 18 - Italy (Imola)
May 2 - TBC ( The TBC race will be announced later)
May 9 – Spain (Barcelona)
May 23 – Monaco (Monaco)
June 6 – Azerbaijan (Baku)
June 13 – Canada (Montreal)
June 27– France (Le Castellet)
July 4 – Austria (Spielberg)
July 18 – United Kingdom (Silverstone)
Aug. 1 – Hungary (Budapest)
Aug. 29 – Belgium (Spa)
Sept. 5– Netherlands (Zandvoort)
Sept. 12 – Italy (Monza)
Sept. 26 – Russia (Sochi)
Oct. 3 - Singapore (Singapore)
Oct. 10 – Japan (Suzuka)
Oct. 24 – USA (Austin)
Oct. 31– Mexico (Mexico City)
Nov. 7 – Brazil (Sao Paulo)
Nov. 21 - Australia (Melbourne)
Dec. 5 - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
Dec. 12- Abu Dhabi -