A total of 18 races appear on the provisional 2010 Formula One calendar, according to a list obtained by ESPN Racing-Live. The season should begin on March 14th and conclude on November 7th.
Australia has lost its traditional season-opening status in favour of Bahrain. It had been reported that daylight savings time in Melbourne, coupled with a 'twilight' race scenario, made it more convenient to schedule the first race at the Sakhir track.
The Canadian Grand Prix reappears on the calendar after a one-year hiatus, although official confirmation regarding a new contract has yet to be announced.
The British GP is listed as taking place in Donington, however there remain doubts concerning the venue's ability to secure financing. The Silverstone circuit is a possible back-up plan.
The Hockenheim circuit is planning to host the German round, but no agreement has yet been reached with respect to Formula One Management's asking price.
Until all details are worked out and all venues confirmed, the calendar indicated below remains provisional until the final list is established sometime during the next several weeks.
2010 Formula One provisional calendar:
March 14 – Bahrain (Sakhir)
March 28 – Australia (Melbourne)
April 4 – Malaysia (Sepang)
April 25 – Turkey (Istanbul)
May 9 – Spain (Barcelona)
May 23 – Monaco (Monte Carlo)
June 6 – Canada (Montreal)
June 27 – Europe (Valencia)
July 11 – Great Britain (Donington)
July 25 – Germany (Hockenheim)
August 1 – Hungary (Budapest)
August 22 – Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
September 5 – Italy (Monza)
September 19 – China (Shanghai)
September 26 – Singapore (Singapore)
October 10 – Japan (Suzuka)
October 24 – Brazil (Interlagos)
November 7 – Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
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