2019 Provisional Calendar

FIA RELEASE PROVISIONAL CALENDAR FOR 2019

    The FIA has revealed a 21 race calendar for the 2019 Formula 1 season.

    The championship will run from early March to early December, once again starting with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and ending at the Yas Marina Circuit with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    After many complaints concerning this year’s European triple header, where the French, Austrian, and British grands prix took place on consecutive weekends, it has been removed for the 2019 season. The French and Austrian races will be back to back, but teams have been afforded a weekend off before the British race.

    The move has pushed back the summer break, with the Hungarian Grand Prix taking place in early August before the break, which ends with the Belgian Grand Prix at the start of September.

    The only other difference to this season’s calendar is the positions of the Mexican and United States grands prix in the running order. Mexico is scheduled to host its race before the US, but organizers may try to move the US race, which is set to take place on the same weekend as a NASCAR meeting at the Texas Motor Speedway.

1 – 17th March – Melbourne – Australia
2 – 31st March – Shanghai – China
3 – 14th April – Sakhir – Bahrain
4 – 28th April – Baku – Azerbaijan
5 – 12th May – Barcelona – Spain
6 – 26th May – Monte Carlo – Monaco
7 – 9th June – Montreal – Canada
8 – 23rd June – Le Castellet – France
9 – 30th June – Spielberg – Austria
10 – 14th July – Silverstone – Great Britain
11 – 29th July – Hockenheim – Germany
12 – 4th August – Budapest – Hungary
13 – 1st September – Spa-Francorchamps – Belgium
14 – 8th September – Monza – Italy
15 – 22nd September – Singapore – Singapore
16 – 29th September – Sochi – Russia
17 – 13th October – Suzuka – Japan
18 – 27th October – Mexico City – Mexico
19 – 3rd November – Austin – USA
20 – 17th November  - Sao Paulo – Brazil
21 – 1st December – Yas Marina – Abu Dhabi

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F1 2018 Calendar Revealed

2018 CALENDAR REVEALED

    The 2018 Formula One calendar has been revealed after being approved by the FIA World Motorsport Council.

    France has returned to the calendar after more than a decade of absence, as has Germany, which did not feature on the 2017 or 2015 calendars.

    “We are proud to confirm that the German and French Grand Prix will take place in 2018,” F1 CEO Chase Carey said. “France was one of the seven races that made up the first ever World Championship in 1950 and it now returns after a decade. It will be held at the Paul Ricard circuit, which last hosted a round of the F1 championship in 1990.”

    Drivers will compete at 21 races next season, including  three back to back races in Europe.

    “The number of races has increased by one compared to the current season,” Carey said. “We received numerous requests from those wishing to host a F1 Grand Prix but we wanted the existing promoters to feel that we are putting all our efforts into ensuring that each race is a special event, so that the fans, our most important stakeholders, can enjoy a unique and experience. If we can do that, then the entire Formula 1 family will reap the benefit.”

    The 2018 season will begin in late March in Australia, followed again by China and Bahrain.
The Azerbaijan GP has been moved forwards to the fourth race on the calendar in late April, and starts the European section of the calendar. Spain and Monaco will follow, before the F1 circus heads to Canada.

    The first French GP in a decade will be held in late June. It will be the first of three back to back headers, with the Austrian and British GPs taking place on the following weekends.
Rounds 11 and 12 in Germany and Hungary in late July are also back to back and will be followed by the summer break.

    After the summer break, the F1 circus heads to Spa in late August. Monza ends the European rounds.

    F1 heads back to Asia for the Singapore and Russian GPs in September before heading to Suzuka for the Japanese GP at the start of October.

    There have been plenty of talks of introducing more races in the US, but there is still only one US GP on the calendar. Austin once again hosts F1 in early October, and will be followed by the Mexico and Brazilian GPs.

    The season ends in late November in Abu Dhabi.

1 – 25th March – Melbourne – Australia
2 – 8th April – Shanghai – China
3 – 15th April – Sakhir – Bahrain
4 – 29th April – Baku – Azerbaijan
5 – 13th May – Barcelona – Spain
6 – 27th May – Monte Carlo – Monaco
7 – 10th June – Montreal – Canada
8 – 24th June – Le Castellet – France
9 – 1st July – Spielberg – Austria
10 – 8th July – Silverstone – Great Britain
11 – 22nd July – Hockenheim – Germany
12 – 29th July – Budapest – Hungary
13 – 26th August – Spa-Francorchamps – Belgium
14 – 2nd September – Monza – Italy
15 – 16th September – Singapore – Singapore
16 – 30th September – Sochi – Russia
17 – 7th October – Suzuka – Japan
18 – 21st October – Austin – USA
19 – 28th October – Mexico City – Mexico
20 – 11th November  - Sao Paulo – Brazil
21 – 25th November – Yas Marina – Abu Dhabi

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2017 Provisional Calendar Released

F1 2017 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR

    A provisional calendar for the 2017 season has been published. Subject to confirmation, over twenty races will be run from March through to November.

    As usual, the 2017 season starts in Australia, before China and Bahrain. Then the circus heads to Europe for nine rounds, with the trip to Canada in the middle, before returning to East Asia for Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan. The grid then goes to America for three rounds – USA, Mexico, and Brazil  - before the season ends in Abu Dhabi.

    The calendar currently includes seven pairs of back to back races, though there are never more than two race weekends in a row.

    The main concern for the wider motorsport world is that, once again, the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be out of access to anybody wanting to complete an entire F1 season. The 24 hours race clashes with the Azerbaijan grand prix.

    You can find the full provisional calendar below. The Canadian, German, and Brazilian Grand Prix are all still subject to confirmation.

2017 CALENDAR (Provisional) 

26 March – Australia (Melbourne)
9 April – China (Shanghai)
16 April – Bahrain (Bahrain)
30 April – Russia (Sochi)
14 May – Spain (Barcelona)
28 May – Monaco (Monte Carlo)
11 June – Canada (Montreal)
18 June – Azerbaijan (Baku)
2 July – Austria (Spielberg)
9 July – United Kingdom (Silverstone)
23 July – Hungary (Budapest)
30 July – Germany (Hockenheim)
27 August – Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
3 September – Italy (Monza)
17 September – Malaysia (Sepang)
1 October - Singapore (Singapore)
8 October – Japan (Suzuka)
22 October – USA (Austin)
5 November – Mexico (Mexico City)
12 November – Brazil (Sao Paulo)
26 November – United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)

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Calendar Changes For 2016 F1 Season

Australian Grand Prix organisers have announced that the Australian race will be on April 3rd in 2016. This starting date will actually make it the latest starting date for a Formula 1 season since 1988.

Seems as the Australian race is the only one from the next season that has been announced, some  people have been asking whether Australia will be where the season kicks off. As more people have been wondering this the race organisers have put all queries to rest as they confirmed that Australia will still be holding the first race of the season. With this in mind, we have to consider what this will mean for the rest of the season and the schedule.

The chief executive of the Australian Grand Prix has stated that he believes the season will be more condensed. This means there will be more events over a shorter period of time. There are currently known to be 20 events on the calendar next year. We should definitely expect to have more back-to-back race weekends. The races that take part on consecutive weekends will be geographical grouped.

The result of this alteration seems mostly positive as the cost will decrease. In addition to this, it is hoped that the change in calendar structure will make it easier for fans and viewers at home to keep track of race weekends. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see. For now, let's just enjoy the rest of this season!

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2014 Season Re-Cap & Stats

Whether you watched a few races or watched them all - 2014 brought ultimate racing action. Trophies were held high, cars were wrecked and personalities ran strong throughout the 19-race season of the Formula 1 World Championship. 

It's time to take a short look back at each race and go over the stats and outcome. 

Australia: This season the races kicked off down under in Australia: As per usual, a fantastic race was supplied. The race did its job of giving us a clue as to who would be where in the end standings. Although, obviously, very early in the season to be making any predictions, with Nico Rosberg's win, the standards of Mercedes became quite clear. One of the biggest talked about moments was Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification of his 2nd place finish due to a breech in the rules.

1st: Nico Rosberg
2nd: Kevin Magnussen
3rd: Jenson Button
Last Point: Sergio Perez
Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Daniel Ricciardo (Disqualified), Kamui Kobayashi (Collision), Felipe Massa (Collision), Lewis Hamilton (Engine Failure), Sebastian Vettel (Engine Failure), Marcus Ericsson (Oil Pressure), Pastor Maldonado (Power Unit), Romain Grosjean (Power Unit)

Malaysia: In Malaysia, Lewis Hamilton came back fighting and winning the GP, leading from lights out. It suddenly became clear that neither Mercedes drivers were going to let the other win.

With both the Mercedes flying away at the front, other drivers were finding the new cars and rules hard to adapt to. Both Saubers for example, retired in the race in comparison to their finishes in the previous race. This illustrated all the development left to happen throughout the season.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Sebastian Vettel
Last Point: Daniil Kvyat
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Sergio Perez (Did Not Start - Gearbox), Pastor Maldonado (Power Unit), Jules Bianchi (Brakes), Jean-Eric Vergne (Turbo), Adrian Sutil (Power Unit), Esteban Gutierrez (Gearbox), Daniel Ricciardo (Wing Damage)

Bahrain: Lewis Hamilton won this race, making it his second win of the season. Reinforcing the Mercedes power with speed and reliability. The only question hanging above the team was how long these victories would last.

Perhaps the biggest occurrence of this race was the accident between Lotus driver, Pastor Maldonado and Sauber driver, Esteban Gutierrez. Gutierrez was sent head-over-heels after Maldonado drove into the side of him upon exiting the pit-lane. The younger driver was taken to the hospital for precautionary checks and was later released, unharmed.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Sergio Perez
Last Point: Kimi Raikkonen
Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Adrian Sutil (Collision), Jean-Eric Vergne (Collision Damage), Marcus Ericsson (Oil Leak), Esteban Gutierrez (Accident), Kevin Magnussen (Clutch), Jenson Button (Clutch)

China: Lewis once again, stole a win and lead from start to finish as he began to truly show his dominance for the season. However, the race was ended on lap 54 as it ran over the 2 hour allowance. The loss of a lap didn't make a particularly massive difference however as the leader was truly ahead of the rest. It seemed the real race was for third place rather than first and second.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Fernando Alonso
Last Point: Daniil Kvyat
Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Adrian Sutil (Engine Failure), Romain Grosjean (Gearbox)

Spain: Lewis Hamilton took home his fourth victory at the Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya. He was clearly unstoppable. As mentioned before, the new car were in need of a lot of work. Updates began flooding into the pit-lane on the weekend of the race. Teams were eager to make their cars more reliable and to do their best to catch the Silver Arrows.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo
Last Point: Nico Hulkenberg
Fastest Lap: Sebastian Vettel
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Jean-Eric Vergne (Exhaust), Kamui Kobayashi (Brakes)

Monaco: As usual, Monaco put a twist in the tale and for a change, Nico Rosberg won the race. This was not a welcome turn for Lewis as this is where their relationship as team-mates turned a bit sour. The podium was perhaps the most awkward of the season.

But of course, what would Monaco be without a few bumps? Whether you've been in Formula 1 for 10 years or 10 weeks, the circuit has the potential to catch you out.

1st: Nico Rosberg
2nd: Lewis Hamilton
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo
Last Point: Kevin Magnussen
Fastest Lap: Kimi Raikkonen
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Pastor Maldonado (Did Not Start - Fuel Pump), Sergio Perez (Collision Damage), Sebastian Vettel (Turbo), Daniil Kvyat (Exhaust), Adrian Sutil (Accident), Jean-Eric Vergne (Exhaust), Valtteri Bottas (Engine Failure), Esteban Gutierrez (Accident)

Canada: This race ended up a bit differently than the last few, as it wasn't Hamilton or Rosberg on top. It was none other than Australia's Daniel Ricciardo. This was not only an incredible accomplishment for the driver but a great bit of news for Red Bull - As their choice of bringing Ricciardo to the team seemed to be paying off, bringing them their first taste of victory for the season. Would it be their only taste though?

This was not the only surprise of the race as on the last lap there was contact between Felipe Massa and Sergio Perez. Sebastian Vettel managed to narrowly avoid the accident as the two cars touched and were unable to finish. Luckily both drivers escaped without injury.

1st: Daniel Ricciardo
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Sebastian Vettel
Last Point: Kimi Raikkonen
Fastest Lap: Felipe Massa
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Jules Bianchi (Collision), Max Chilton (Collision), Marcus Ericsson (Oil Leak), Pastor Maldonado (Power Unit), Kamui Kobayashi (Suspension Failure), Lewis Hamilton (Brakes), Daniil Kvyat (Drive Shaft), Romain Grosjean (Rear Wing Damage), Esteban Gutierrez (Power Unit), Felipe Massa (Collision - Qualified as finished), Sergio Perez (Collision - Qualified as finished)

Austria: This race brought Rosberg's third win of the season. It seemed he was catching Hamilton up on the competition. Congratulations were in order for Williams' Felipe Massa as he achieved his first pole position since 2008. However, it was Massa's younger team-mate, Valtteri Bottas who finished on the podium.

1st: Nico Rosberg
2nd: Lewis Hamilton
3rd: Valtteri Bottas
Last Point: Kimi Raikkonen
Fastest Lap: Sergio Perez
Pole Position: Felipe Massa
Retirements: Daniil Kvyat (Suspension), Sebastian Vettel (Electronics), Jean-Eric Vergne (Brakes)

Great Britain: The crowds were especially happy after this race as Lewis Hamilton brought a win home for the fans from his country. The celebrations were especially significant as he won starting from 6th place, which is his win from his lowest starting position.

However, it wasn't a dream race for everyone, as on lap 1, Kimi Raikkonen spun out and bounced off the barrier before sliding across the circuit and hitting the wall on the other side. Most of the drivers got past unscathed. All but Massa, who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Both him and Raikkonen were forced to retire from the race.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Valtteri Bottas
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo
Last Point: Jean-Eric Vergne
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Kimi Raikkonen (Accident), Felipe Massa (Collision), Esteban Gutierrez (Collision Damage), Marcus Ericsson (Suspension Failure), Nico Rosberg (Gearbox), Pastor Maldonado (Exhaust)

Germany: With one Mercedes driver having just accomplished his home win, it was only expcted that the second one would. And he did. Nico Rosberg drove to victory in front of his home crowd in Germany. This win was very beneficial to him as he increased his lead on British team-mate, Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg had a new confidence entering the next race.

1st: Nico Rosberg
2nd: Valtteri Bottas
3rd: Lewis Hamilton
Last Point: Sergio Perez
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Felipe Massa (Collision), Romain Grosjean (Water Leak), Daniil Kvyat (Oil Leak), Adrian Sutil (Spun Off)

Hungary: Daniel Ricciardo found himself on top of the podium in Hungary, for the second time this season it was him who took the victory. The only thing that dampened the mood was the rain that greeted the teams. The track was so wet that every single one of the drivers had to start on Intermediate tyres. The track dried up a bit towards the end of the race, allowing drivers to change strategies and get adventurous, but as you know.. A wet Grand Prix is one spent perched on the edge of your seat.

1st: Daniel Ricciardo
2nd: Fernando Alonso
3rd: Lewis Hamilton
Last Point: Jenson Button
Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Marcus Ericsson (Collision), Romain Grosjean (Spun Off), Nico Hulkenberg (Collision), Sergio Perez (Accident), Kamui Kobayashi (Fuel System), Esteban Gutierrez (Electrical)

Belgium: Once again, Ricciardo was on the podium. With three wins, (and two of them back to back), Ricciardo was really beginning to shine. At this point, he'd definitely started to get people excited for his future in the sport.

Despite his win, the biggest surprise of the race was the contact between the two Mercedes drivers. On lap 2, on the entry of Les Combes, the team-mates touched, resulting in a puncture for Hamilton.

1st: Daniel Ricciardo
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Valtteri Bottas
Last Point: Nico Hulkenberg
Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Pastor Maldonado (Exhaust), Andre Lotterer (Electrical), Romain Grosjean (Power Unit), Lewis Hamilton (Collision Damage), Jules Bianchi (Gearbox)

Italy: Being one of the most famous races in the season, Monza had a lot to deliver and it did not disappoint. Except for the Ferrari fans who were saddened by the retirement of Fernando Alonso.

However, Lewis Hamilton won the race after a spectacular battle. He overtook his team-mate as Rosberg missed the chicane. This happened on more than one occasion. The win was deserved as Hamilton has been on top all weekend. He qualified on pole and set the fastest lap.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Felipe Massa
Last Point: Kevin Magnussen
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Max Chilton (Accident), Fernando Alonso (Engine Failure)

Singapore: In Singapore a lot of action took place in the formation lap. Rosberg's car stalled on the formation and after his team managed to restart the car, he began the race from the pit-lane. He wasn't the only one with unfortunate luck. Kamui Kobayashi couldn't even start the race due to electrical issues.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Sebastian Vettel
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo
Last Point: Kevin Magnussen
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Kamui Kobayashi (Did Not Start - Power Unit), Nico Rosberg (Wiring Loom), Esteban Gutierrez (Electrical), Adrian Sutil (Water Leak), Jenson Buton (Power Box)

Japan: This was perhaps the most shocking race of the season, and not in a good way. In Japan, the weather was more than bad as a Typhoon was hitting around the location of the circuit, making the conditions wet and dangerous. Things sometimes end badly during wet races and it was Marussia's Jules Bianchi who suffered an unfortunate accident.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with him and his family as he continues to recover.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Sebastian Vettel
Last Point: Sergio Perez
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Fernando Alonso (Electronics), Adrian Sutil (Accident), Jules Bianchi (Accident)

Russia: This race was the first ever race at the new Sochi track in Russia. However, it seemed the surface was a little too smooth as wear on the tyres was almost non-existent. If the drivers didn't need to use both required compounds, they may have not even pitted.

Before the race, however.. The drivers stood in a linked circle at the front of the grid for a silent moment for their absent friend and driver, Jules Bianchi. It was a touching moment, reminding us all, that even if you're fighting for first or fighting for that last point.. At the end of the day, everyone comes together to stand united.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Valtteri Bottas
Last Point: Sergio Perez
Fastest Lap: Valtteri Bottas
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton
Retirements: Max Chilton (Suspension Failure), Kamui Kobayashi (Brakes)

United States: In America, there were two teams missing due to financial issues, both Marussia and Caterham were given permission to miss the race. Th two teams remained absent in the next race as well. Marussia's return looks less than likely while the future of Caterham is still not confirmed for 2015.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Nico Rosberg
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo
Last Point: Jean-Eric Vergne
Fastest Lap: Sebastian Vettel
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Adrian Sutil (Collision), Sergio Perez (Collision), Nico Hulkenberg (Engine Failure)

Brazil: It was time for the penultimate race of the season and the drivers championship was due to be decided at the end of the last race. In Brazil, all was still to play for. The race ended in another 1-2 finish for Mercedes. On top of the two was Nico Rosberg. It seemed he was entering the final race with the psychological advantage.

1st: Nico Rosberg
2nd: Lewis Hamilton
3rd: Felipe Massa
Last Point: Valtteri Bottas
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Daniel Ricciardo (Suspension Failure), Romain Grosjean (Power Unit - Qualified As Finished)

Abu Dhabi: This race featured everyone's favourite controversial topic! Double Points! Despite this, there was everything to race for as Rosberg and Hamilton went head-to-head for the last time of the 2014 Season.

Hamilton won in the end but unfortunately Rosberg wasn't able to give much of a fight due to reliability issues. However, Rosberg deserves praise as when he was told he could retire the car, he asked to continue the race and finish. Additionally, after he race, the team-mates managed to put their feud aside as they congratulated each other.

1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Felipe Massa
3rd: Valtteri Bottas
Last Point: Kimi Raikkonen
Fastest Lap: Daniel Ricciardo
Pole Position: Nico Rosberg
Retirements: Daniil Kvyat (Power Unit), Pastor Maldonado (Power Unit), Kamui Kobayashi (Vibrations)

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2015 Provisional Calendar

While a lot of rumours have been surfacing recently of a +20 Race Calendar, as of right now the provisional calendar has just 20 with a race in Mexico being added after a 5-year-deal was signed earlier this season. It will be Mexico's first time on the F1 Calendar in over 20 years. It will be a very special event for Mexican drivers Sergio 'Checo' Perez and Esteban Gutierrez.

F1 2015 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR

1. Australia - Albert Park, Melbourne - March 15th
2. Malaysia - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang - March 29th
3. Bahrain - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir - April 5th
4. China - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai - April 19th
5. Spain - Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona - May 10th
6. Monaco - Circuit De Monaco, Monte Carlo - May 24th
7. Canada - Circuit Gilled Villeneuve, Montreal - June 7th
8. Austria - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg - June 21st
9. Great Britain - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone - July 5th
10. Germany - Nurburgring, Nurburg - July 19th
11. Hungary - Hungaroring, Mogyorod - July 26th
12. Belgium - Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot - August 23rd 
13. Italy - Autodromo Nazionale Di Monza, Monza - September 6th 
14. Singapore - TBA - September 20th
15. Japan - Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka - October 4th
16. Russia - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi - October 11th
17. Mexico - TBA - October 25th
18. United States Of America - Circuit Of The Americas, Austin, Texas - November 1st
19. Brazil - Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interlagos), Sao Paulo - November 15th
20. Abu Dhabi - Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island - November 29th

The dates and locations are subject to change.
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Featured News: New Races in 2015?

Formula1 is unpredictable and that's what keeps the sport so lively and exciting. Nothing is more unpredictable than the F1 Race Calendar though.

There were many races planned that got dropped from the 2014 schedule including India, Korea, New Jersey and Mexico. This year however is to see the addition of Russia and Austria.

As far as 2015 goes, let's play silly-season in April and take a look as to what countries we might see on the schedule for next year!

India - With this race dropped from the 2014 calendar, intentions are to have the race back for 2015, but with issues on deciding what time of the year the race will be held, the race may not return until 2016.

Mexico - While the circuit is still used for other racing championships, it hasn't been used for Formula 1 in quite a few years. A return to Mexico would be super exciting for drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Gutierrez who are both from Mexico. Perez from Guadalajara and Gutierrez from Monterrey.

Korea, Republic Of - Another race that was supposed to happen this year, but didn't, due to lack of last minute organization and also contract problems. This race, however is not set to return next year. But things do change.

New Jersey, USA - This is a race that was supposed to happen last year and this year. But due to Bernie not receiving proper papers and payments from the contract holders, the race is now not going to happen until next year. (Fingers crossed)

Morocco - Now this is a big rumour, but Bernie has said it would be a great place to hold and F1 race and I quite agree.

Long Beach, USA - The Long Beach street circuit in California has been home to Indycar for over 20+ years after F1 lost/dropped its contract with the circuit. There are talks that it would only cost about $9 Million to get things ready to bring F1 back to the circuit.

France - We have French drivers, why not a French race? Not only would it be popular but also quite beautiful. Although there's no talk of it happening in 2015, it's in the F1's future.

I'll be doing more articles regarding the planned race schedule of 2015, throughout this year, so keep checking back.

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F1Insider Featured Article: Australian GP After-Quote

"The first race of the year was magical and spectacular and everything I hoped it would be. Although, I was really hoping to see Force India on podium. Very huge Congratulations to Nico, Kevin and Jenson. Double-Podium for McLaren is super sweet. Unfortunate for Daniel with the disqualification, but rules are rules and things happen. Melbourne is always a nail-biter. It's that whole 'First race of the Season' thing that makes me nervous. You don't know if the cars will start or finish the race and it's crazy. I'm happy things didn't turn out too bad and I'm already looking forward to Malaysia." 


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Feature: Sebastian Vettel - German Wonder.

 If there's one name that's really been talked about this year, it's Sebastian Vettel, the 26-Year-Old Redbull Racing driver from Heppenheim, Germany. Vettel was young when he began Karting. At the age of 11 he found himsellf accepted into 'The Redbull Junior Team'. After racing for other various series & teams, BMW Sauber let him have his first race when Robert Kubica was unable to race in The United States Grand Prix, after an accident during the Canadian Grand Prix.

    Later on he moved on to become a driver for Toro Rosso, in place of Scott Speed, who did not even comlete the full season due to issues he had with the team. Vettel did okay during what was left of the 2007 Season. His best result was 4th. One of his most noted races during that season was the Japanese GP, which was held in Fuji. He crashed into Mark Webber and both of them had to retired from the race. Before that crash, he'd been holding 3rd. His punishment was a 10-Place-Grid-Penalt for the Chinese Grand Prix which took place the following weekend.

    His 2008 Season with Toro Rosso stared out terribly when he retired from the first 4 races on the Calander. He finished 17th in the Turkish Grand Prix and then scored points in Monaco, finishing in 5th. Vettel then retired during the British GP and the Hungarian Grand Prix. Finally, in Italy, Vettel won his first Formula1 Grand Prix and also broke a record for youngest driver to win an F1 race, at 21 Years/74 Days. He continued to get consitant finishes for the rest of the season.

    In 2009, Vettel took David Coulthard's seat at Redbull Racing. The first two races he had to retire. He then won in China. He didn't win again until the British Grand Prix. The same results were done in Japan and Abu Dhabi. It wasn't a bad season for him and Redbull was impressed.

     Redbull kept Vettel in 2010. He got Pole Positon in the first race of the Season, but finished in 4th. He went on to retire in the Australian Grand Prix, then win in Malaysia. He got Podium in both Spain and Monaco, before retiring again in Turkey. He didn't win again until the European Grand Prix. He won 3 more races that year including; Japan. Brazil and Abu Dhabi. In result, he won his first F1 Drivers Championship and became the youngest to ever do so.

    He continued to race for Redbull in the 2011 Season. Winning the first two races felt incredible to him and the team. Even more incredible, after finishing Second in China, he then won Turkey, Spain and Monaco Back-To-Back, finished Second in Canada and then won again in Europe. In the rest of the season, he ended up winning 5 more races including; Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Korea and India. He once again won The Drivers Championship, making it 2 years in a row.

  Still sticking with Redbull in 2012, Vettel didn't have as good as a year as in 2011. He only won 5 races out of the 20 on the calander. His overall results were consistant though and he only retired from 2 races. Despite the struggles, he got his Third Drivers Championship win in a row. He beat the late Ayrton Senna's record for it as well, as youngest Triple-World-Champion.

 Vettel ended up staying with Redbull last year in 2013 and acheived a huge goal with winning a 4th Drivers Championship in a row. The only race he retired from was the British GP with a tire blow-out and his lowest points finish of the year was only 4th. That's some incredible consistancy and impecible driving from the young German.

 Vettel continues to stay with Redbull for this year and is looking forward to the start of the F1 season. So, now Let's just go over some of his stats.

World Championships: 4
Races Won: 39.
Podiums: 62.
Fastest Laps: 22.
Pole Positions: 45
Total Points Tally: 1,451.

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2013 Season Review

2013 Season Review:

Redbull stayed with its drivers: Sebastian Vettel & Mark Webber.

Lotus stayed with: Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean.

Mercedes: Nico Rosberg stayed while Michael Schumacher retired and Lewis Hamilton came to take the vacant seat, leaving McLaren.

Ferrari also kept its line-up with: Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

McLaren: With Lewis Hamilton heading to Mercedes, Sergio Perez took over and paired up with Jenson Button, who stayed put.

Sauber: The team lost Perez, who went to McLaren and Kamui who went on to do other things. Needing a whole new set of drivers, the team went with Force India's Nico Hulkenberg and Saubers own reserve for Perez, Esteban Gutierrez.

Force India: The team kept Paul Di Resta and Hulkenberg moved to Sauber, so the team brought in former driver, Adrian Sutil.

Williams: Bruno Senna retired from Formula1 and went on to do Le Mans, while Pastor Maldonado stayed. To replace Bruno, they brought in Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas.

Toro Rosso: The team stayed with their line-up that included Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo.

Caterham: Heikki Kovalainen and Vitaly Petrov left and the team brought forth Marussia Driver Charles Pic and new driver Giedo Van Der Garde.

Marussia: Timo Glock was set to stay with Marussia, but decided last minute it felt right to move on to new things and went on to drive for DTM. Charles Pic left Marussia for Caterham. So Marussia then settled on Max Chilton and Luiz Razia, who ended up being unable to driver due to Sponser issues, so instead Marussia went for Force India Reserve Driver,  Jules Bianchi.

And we also said goodbye to the whole HRT team, who was unable to fund their team to stay in Formula1.

AUSTRALIA:

And now, on we go to Australia, the first race of the year. Taking place in Melbourne in the month of March. It was hot, sunny and even hotter on the circuit. The GP weekend started with Free Practice 1 and 2 on Friday.
Free Practice 1's Top 3 Times were: 1. Sebastian Vettel, 2. Felipe Massa and 3. Fernando Alonso.
In Free Practice 2 it was: 1. Sebastian Vettel, 2. Mark Webber and 3. Nico Rosberg.
It was already looking good for Ferrari, Mercedes and Redbull. But some of that changed when Free Practice 3 took place the following day and the top 3 times belonged to: 1. Romain Grosjean, 2. Fernando Alonso and 3. Felipe Massa.
After qualifying, it was time for the race on Sunday, Most people were expecting Vettel to get his first win right then and there, but it was The "Ice Man" Kimi Raikkonen who finished the race in First and won. Fernando Alonso nabbed Second while Vettel held on to Third to gain a Podium Finish. Hulkenberg had an unlucky start to the season when he was unable to even start his car at the beginning of the race due to Fuel issues.

Details/Info from 1st GP (Australia.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Vettel, Massa, Alonso.
Fasest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Grosjean, Alonso, Massa.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Raikkonen.
Last Point Position: Grosjean.
Retirements: Ricciardo, Maldonado, Rosberg and Hulkenberg.

MALAYSIA:

The second race of the season took place in Malaysia. It may have only been the second race, but it's never too soon for drama in F1. During the race while Mark Webber was leading and looking to get his first win of the season, his team-mate & 3-Time-World-Champion, Sebastian Vettel, was given orders not to pass Webber and to hold his current position, which was Second. Vettel however decided to disobey the orders and went ahead on passing him. Webber had no problem expressing his anger when Vettel won the race and before the podium, he angrily muttered to the German. He was clearly not pleased with finishing in Second. Lewis Hamilton finished in Third and did not join in on the drama between the two Redbull Drivers, but instead celebrated being on the Podium.

Details/Info from 2nd GP (Malaysia.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Webber, Raikkonen, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Raikkonen, Vettel, Massa.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Hamilton, Sutil.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Perez.
Lasp Point Position: Vergne.
Retirements: Button, Ricciardo, Maldonado, Di Resta, Sutil and Alonso.

CHINA:

On to the 3rd GP Weekend, this one taking place in the beautiful China. This race did not include too much drama, so I will just get on to the overview and results. Alonso won this race while Raikkonen came close but finished in Second aand Hamilton finished in Third.

Details/Info From 3rd GP: (China.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Rosberg, Hamilton, Webber.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Massa, Raikkonen, Alonso.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Alonso, Massa, Hamilton.
Pole Position: Hamilton.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Hulkenberg.
Retirements: Rosberg, Webber, Sutil and Gutierrez.

BAHRAIN:

Next up was the Bahrain Grand Prix, This race was full of Heart-Racing excitement. While Vettel took home the 1st place trophy, most of the drama was between the McLarens! During the race, Perez was fighting to get up front for a podium, his team-mate Jenson had the same goal. They were both trying to pass eachother for the better spot and while doing so, Perez clshed into Buttons tyres, causing some small bits to fly off of both cars. Perez went on to finish in 6th, while Jenson finished back in Tenth. Raikkonen had come in Second and Grosjean in 2rd, gaining his first podium of the season.
After the race, McLaren Team Principal, Martin Whitmarsh, sat down with Jenson and Sergio to talk about the dangerous actions during that race. Both drivers apologized and moved on with no further drama.

Details/Info from 4th GP: (Bahrain.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Massa, Alonso, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Raikkonen, Webber, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Alonso, Vettel, Webber.
Pole Position: Rosberg.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Button.
Retirements: Vergne.

SPAIN:

Moving on to Spain, this was Alonso's home race, as he is from the Country. It was a good day for him, as he went on to win, while, Raikkonen, again, finished in Second and Felipe Massa in 3rd.

Details/Info from 5th GP: (Spain.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Alonso, Massa, Vergne.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Alonso, Webber.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Massa, Raikkonen, Webber.
Pole Position: Rosberg.
Fastest Lap In Race: Gutierrez.
Last Point Position: Ricciardo.
Retirements: Vergne, Van Der Garde and Grosjean.

MONACO:

Now on to one of the most popular and iconic races in the season, the race of Monte Carlo, Monaco. This street circuit is known for its tight turns, tunnel and the gnarly chicane that's right after the exit! Many extreme accidents have happened on this circuit, some not even during a race.
The winner of this one was Monaco resident, Nico Rosberg, making it his first win of the season. In Second was Sebastian Vettel and Webber came in Third.
The drama this time was between Kimi Raikkonen and Sergio Perez. They were both batteling for a better spot, which I believe was for either 4th or 5th. In result, Kimi moved Sergio into a side-rail and the two cars collided, sending sparks and bits flying, Shortly after, the McLaren team told Sergio his brakes had failed and were no longer working and that he needed to retire the car from the race as it was unsafe for him to continue. Luckily, the stewards condemmed him as finishing over 90% of the race and he was given a finishing spot.
After the race, Kimi was quoted as telling the media that Sergio should be "Punched in the face", while Sergio shrugged it off as an accident and had nothing bad to say about Kimi in return.

Details/Info from 6th GP: (Monaco.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Rosberg, Alonso, Grosjean.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Rosberg, Hamilton, Alonso.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Rosberg, Grosjean, Vettel.
Pole Position: Rosberg.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Raikkonen.
Retirements: Perez, Grosjean, Ricciardo, Bianchi, Maldonado, Massa and Pic.

CANADA:

For the 7th race of the season, the drivers traveled to North America for the Canadian Grand Prix. This was one of those races where the unexpected and shocking happened. It was definitely an emotional result for everyone. During the race, Esteban Gutierrez crashed and a crane had to come remove the car. During the removal process, a marshal was hit by the crane and then rushed to a nearby hospital. Sadly, due to his injuried he passed away only hours later. Esteban expressed how upset he was about it, and many people actually had the nerve to blame Esteban for the accident, which was in no way his fault. It was very disrespectful.
The winner of this race was Vettel while Alonso came in Second and Hamilton in Third.

Details/Info From 7th GP: (Canada.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Di Resta, Button, Grosjean.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Alonso, Hamilton, Grosjean.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Webber, Sutil, Hamilton.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Webber.
Last Point Position: Sutil.
Retirements: Gutierrez, Hamilton and Van Der Garde.

UNITED KINGDOM:

On to Silverstone for the next race weekend, this is probably where the biggest dram ended up happening, During one of the practices, Sergio Perez experienced a tyre blowout, which ended his run pretty soon, Not many though much about it until the actual race when multiple cars experienced an exploding tyre, Most of them being a rear. It force many retirements, while some drivers were able to just go and get the tyre replaced and get back to the race. Nico Rosberg took home the win while Webber came in Second and Alonso came in Third.

Details/Info From 8th GP (United Kingdom.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Ricciardo, Hulkenberg, Maldonado.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Rosberg, Webber, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Rosberg, Hamilton, Vettel.
Pole Position: Hamilton.
Fastest Lap In Race: Webber.
Last Point Position: Hulkenberg.
Retirements: Grosjean, Perez, Vettel and Vergne.

GERMANY:

The next race took place at the Nurburgring in Germany and it was almost called off due to the last race's tyre fiasco. Luckily it went on the way it was supposed to and the winner this time around was Vettel, with Raikkonen coming in Second place and Grosjean in Third.

Details/Info From 9th GP (Germany.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Hamilton, Rosberg, Webber.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Rosberg, Webber.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Rosberg, Webber.
Pole Position: Hamilton.
Fastest Lap In Race: Alonso.
Last Point Position: Hulkenberg.
Retirements: Vergne, Bianchi and Massa.

HUNGARY:

The last race before Summer break was here and it was Hamilton this time who took the First Place Trophy, right infront of Raikkonen who came in Second. Vettel managed to grab Third place, althought, he was aiming for First and trying to secure that Drivers Championship with enough points.

Details/Info From 10th GP (Hungary.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Vettel, Webber, Raikkonen.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Grosjean.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Grosjean, Alonso, Perez.
Pole Position: Hamilton.
Fastest Lap In Race: Webber.
Last Point Position: Maldonado.
Retirements: Rosberg, Bottas, Gutierrez and Sutil.

SUMMER BREAK:

With a few weeks of Summer Break, it was time for Silly Season to begin, where people start rumouring about who will switch teams next year and who would not be able to secure a drive at all. The biggest rumour of them all was that Kimi Raikkonen was going to Ferrari. It did turn out to be true, along with Daniel Ricciardo going to Redbull. The Indian GP was also dropped from the 2014 calander while rumours that Mexico would be added swarmed around the F1 world. Later it was corrected that Mexico and New Jersey would not be on the 2014 calander, but Russia and Austria are to go ahead. One of the other shocking things announced was that Mark Webber would Retire from Formula1 at the end of the Season and move on to Le Mans.

BELGIUM:

After Summer break ended, it was time for the race at Spa in Belgium. Last year's race there, was quite crazy in the opening laps, when Grosjean jumped over the cars of Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso, taking them out of the race as well as Lewis Hamilton. This time, the opening lap went smoothely and Vettel went on to win this race with Alonso in Second and Hamilton in Third.

Details/Info From 11th GP (Belgium.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Alonso, Di Resta, Sutil.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Grosjean.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Alonso, Webber.
Pole Position: Hamilton.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Ricciardo.
Retirements: Di Resta, Raikkonen and Pic.

ITALY:

The race of Monza, in Italy is always one of my favourites and I was really hoping Perez could make it on to Podium like he had last year. Unfortunately, the McLaren's couldn't push enough to make it to the front row, but they sure did fight for it. In the end it was Vettel who won again, making it his Second win in a row. Alonso came in Second and Webber came in Third.

Details/Info From 12 GP (Italy.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Hamilton, Alonso, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Raikkonen.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Alonso, Webber.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Hamilton.
Last Point Position: Button.
Retirements: Sutil, Vergne and Di Resta. (Although I have heard this can vary and I have not had it confirmed, so subject to change.)

SINGAPORE:

The drivers all headed to Asia for the next race, landing in Singapore for the night race of the season. This is probably in my top 5 Circuits for sure. Everything about it just screams Perfect. The winner of this one was Vettel, now making it his 3rd win in a row, Alonso came in Second and Raikkonen came in Third. Not too much drama going on this time.

Details/Info From 13th GP (Singapore.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Hamilton, Webber, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Grosjean, Rosberg.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Sutil.
Retirements: Di Resta, Grosjean and Ricciardo.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF.

This race was a good one for Rookie Esteban Gutierrez, who was in his First year of Formula 1. He scored points after finishing in 7th place and Monisha, Team Principal of the Sauber team, greeted him with hugs after the race, very proud of him for accomplishing a goal. He was also the first rookie of 2013 to score points. Sebastian Vettel won this race as well, now having won 4 in a row, and he didn't seem to believe it himself. Second place went to Kimi Raikkonen and Third to Romain Grosjean.

Details/Info From 14th GP (Korea, Republic Of.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Hamilton, Vettel, Webber.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Hamilton, Vettel, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Webber, Rosberg.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Perez.
Retirements: Vergne, Ricciardo. Sutil, Webber and Di Resta.

JAPAN:

With only 5 races left to go, drivers were getting even more nervous about the drivers Championship. It was mostly known that Vettel was secured to stay in 1st place, but a few others still had slight hope that they could beat him. One of those people was Kimi Raikkonen, and the other, Fernando Alonso. But once again, Vettel won the race. Webber came in Second and Grosjean in Third.

Details/Info From 15th GP (Japan.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Hamilton, Rosberg, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Webber, Hamilton, Rosberg.
Pole Position: Webber.
Fastest Lap In Race: Webber.
Last Point Position: Massa.
Retirements: Hamilton. Van Der Garde and Bianchi.

INDIA:

Vettel secured his 4th World Championship win and became the youngest to do so when he won this race. He celebrated by doing donuts on the track and almost got in trouble! Second place went to Nico Rosberg and Third to Grosjean.

Details/Info From 16th GP (India.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Vettel, Webber, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Grosjean.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Webber, Alonso.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Raikkonen.
Last Point Position: Ricciardo.
Retirements: Hulkenberg, Webber, Pic and Van Der Garde.

ABU DHABI:

With only 3 races left now, it was now a battle for the better spots in the drivers Championship and all was going wrong from Raikkonen, complaining of a horrible back injury, causing him much pain, and also making claims that Lotus had not paid him. He threatened not to race, but ended up doing so and then faced a Retirement during it. The Winner of this race was once again the young German, Sebastian Vettel, with Webber in Second and Rosberg in Third.

Details/Info From 17th GP (Abu Dhabi.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Grosjean, Hamilton, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Hamilton.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Webber, Hamilton.
Pole Position: Webber.
Fastest Lap In Race: Alonso.
Last Point Position: Sutil.
Retirements: Raikkonen.

TEXAS:

The second to last race took place in America at The Circuit Of Americas in Austin, Texas. This track became hugely popular and loved when it opened and debuted last year. Hamilton had won the race last year, but this year it was Vettel. He had now won 8 in a row and I imagine it felt spectacular to acheive so much. Second place went to Grosjean and Third to Webber. Raikkonen announced he would not race in the last 2 GP's due to the fact he was to undergo back surgery. Lotus brought in Heikki Kovalainen as a replacement and the reaction from the fans was good. Bottas also recieved his first points in this race, making him the Second Rookie to score points this year.

Details/Info From 18th GP (Texas.)
 
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Alonso, Button, Bottas.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Vettel, Webber, Rosberg.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Vettel, Webber, Hamilton.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Vettel.
Last Point Position: Button.
Retirements: Sutil.

BRAZIL:

Now, for the re-cap of the last race of the Season. It was incredible and emotional for everyone. The McLaren's did well as Button finished in 4th and Perez in 6th, while Vettel went on to win this final race. Webber came in Second and Alonso finished in 3rd. It was sad to see the season end, but it was definitely enjoyable and worth watching.

Details/Info From 19th GP (Brazil.)

Fastest 3 From Free Practice 1: Rosberg, Hamilton, Vettel.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 2: Rosberg, Vettel, Webber.
Fastest 3 From Free Practice 3: Webber, Grosjean, Kovalainen.
Pole Position: Vettel.
Fastest Lap In Race: Webber.
Last Point Position: Ricciardo.

That concludes my 2013 Season Review and I'm ready for the new season to start! I'll be keeping you updated on all the action as soon as I can. I'm currently in a hotel and in the process of moving!

Article Written By: Amy Hawk.
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2014 FIA F1 Calendar.

The FIA released a version of the 2014 Formula1 Season Calendar. All the races listed are scheduled to take place next year.. But that doesn't mean they're subject to change. Nothing is permanent and nothing is secured for sure as far as some of the newer planned races.

As it stands right now, we're looking at a whopping total of 22 Races for 2014. That's a total of 3 extra than this year. India will not be happening next year though due to the fact the organisers wanted to bring the race into an earlier-year slot. It was not able to happen so the race will not be back until 2015.

Also, Korea will move from October to April. And Bahrain will be an evening race.

2014 F1 Calendar:

1. Grand Prix Of Australia / Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne / March 16th.
2. Grand Prix Of Malaysia / Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur / March 30th.
3. Grand Prix Of Bahrain / Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir / April 6th.
4. Grand Prix Of China / Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai / April 20th.
5. Grand Prix Of Korea / Korea International Circuit, Yeongam / April 27th.
6. Grand Prix Of Spain / Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona / May 11th.
7. Grand Prix Of Monaco / Circuit De Monaco, Monte Carlo / May 25th.
8. Grand Prix Of America / Port Imperial Street Circuit, New Jersey / June 1st.
9. Grand Prix Of Canada / Circuit Gilled Villeneuve, Montreal / June 8th.
10. Grand Prix Of Austria / Red Bull Ring, Spielberg / June 22nd.
11. Grand Prix Of Great Britain / Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone / July 6th.
12. Grand Prix Of Germany / Hockenheimring, Hockenheim / July 20th.
13. Grand Prix Of Hungary / Hungaroring, Budapest / July 27th.
14. Grand Prix Of Belgium / Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps / August 24th.
15. Grand Prix Of Italy / Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza / September 7th.
16. Grand Prix Of Singapore / Marina Bay Street Circuit, Marina Bay / September 21st.
17. Grand Prix Of Russia / Sochi International Street Circuit, Sochi / October 5th.
18. Grand Prix Of Japan / Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka / October 12th.
19. Grand Prix Of Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi / October 26th.
20. Grand Prix Of The United States / Circuit Of The Americas, Austin, Texas / November 9th.
21. Grand Prix Of Mexico / Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City / November 16th.
22. Grand Prix Of Brazil / Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo / November 30th.



Article Written By: Amy Hawk.