Last Updated: January 17, 2023, 20:38 IST
Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Emirati city of Abu Dhabi (AFP Image)
Formula One issued a statement on Tuesday saying the schedule would remain at 23 races
The Formula One season will be the longest ever with 23 races this year organisers announced on Tuesday despite failing to find a replacement for The China Grand Prix.
Formula One chiefs had been searching for a stand-in since they announced in December the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix for the fourth successive year citing continuing problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Portugal and Turkey had been rumoured as potential replacements as both have experience hosting a Grand Prix.
The specialist press also reported that China had tried to regain its place due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
However, Formula One issued a statement on Tuesday saying the schedule would remain at 23 races leaving a large gap between the third race, the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, and the Azerbaijan race, on April 30.
“Formula 1 can confirm the 2023 season will consist of 23 races. All existing race dates on the calendar remain unchanged.”
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will kick off his bid for a third successive driver’s title in Bahrain on March 5.
Confirmed schedule for the 2023 Formula One season finalised on Tuesday:
March 5: Bahrain, Sakhir
March 19: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
April 2: Australia, Melbourne
April 30: Azerbaïjan, Baku
May 7: Miami, Miami
May 21: Emilia-Romagna, Imola
May 28: Monaco, Monaco
June 4: Spain, Barcelona
June 18: Canada, Montreal
July 2: Austria, Spielberg
July 9: British, Silverstone
July 23: Hungary, Budapest
July 30: Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps
August 27: Netherlands, Zandvoort
September 3: Italy, Monza
September 17: Singapore, Singapore
September 24: Japan, Suzuka
October 8: Qatar, Losail
October 22: United States, Austin
October 29: Mexico, Mexico City
November 5: Brazil, Sao Paulo
November 19: Las Vegas, Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina
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