F1 2022 calendar reduced, no Russian GP replacement

F1 2022 calendar reduced, no Russian GP replacement

 

 

 
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February prompted F1 to swiftly announce the cancellation of the Sochi race, scheduled for 25 September, as well as terminating the grand prix’s contract. That left a gap on the planned 23-race race schedule, which would have been the longest season in F1’s history. F1 says Russian GP “impossible” after invasion of UkraineF1 terminates Russian Grand Prix contract after 2022 cancellationWill Mercedes give up on their W13? Spanish GP F1 talking pointsA return to Qatar or even a potential double-header in Singapore were mooted as possible alternatives to fill the vacant slot, but F1 has now confirmed it won’t replace the Russian Grand Prix this season. It means the 2022 F1 world championship will be contested over 22 rounds, the same number as in 2021. Related Articles FIA could have handled F1 jewellery ban differently, says GPDA Will Mercedes give up on their W13? Spanish GP F1 talking pointsIt is understood that F1 had good interest from possible replacement hosts but based the decision on whether an extra race would be beneficial for the teams and everyone working within the sport. XPB_1111990_HiRes.jpg After weighing up the wider costs of freight and travel, logistical challenges and the extra burden placed on personnel, F1 felt dropping a race altogether was the most sensible and efficient decision. Potential stand-in options in Europe were not viable due to the European Union’s freight rules for non fly away events, which would have resulted in teams having to return to base, unpack and then repack to go back out. The decision eases the strain placed on F1 staff, with an extra weeks’ gap now following a triple header of events in Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy after the summer break in August.Related How to watch the 2022 F1 Spanish Grand Prix with F1 TV Hamilton wore three luxury watches – this is their EYE-WATERING value…Revised 2022 F1 world championship calendar   Revised 2022 Formula 1 CalendarRound RaceDate1Bahrain GP (Sakhir)March 202Saudi Arabian GP (Jeddah)March 273Austrialian GP (Melbourne)April 104Emilia Romagna GP (Imola) April 245Miami GP (Miami) May 86Spanish GP (Barcelona) May 227Monaco GP (Monaco) May 298Azerbaijan GP (Baku)June 129Canadian GP (Montreal)June 1910British GP (Silverstone)July 311Austrian GP (Spielberg)July 1012French GP (Paul Ricard) July 2413Hungarian GP (Budapest)July 3114Belgian GP (Spa)August 2815Dutch GP (Zandvoort)September 416Italian GP (Monza)September 1117Singapore GP (Marina Bay)October 218Japanese GP (Suzuka)October 919United States GP (Austin)October 2320Mexico City GP (Mexico City)October 3021Sao Paulo GP (Interlagos)November 1322Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina)November 20 

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