02/12/2015
NEWS STORY
Amongst its decisions, the FIA's WMSC has confirmed the 2016 F1 calendar.
The maximum number of Championship events in a season has been increased to 21 (from 20).
The only change to the calendar announced in September is the Mexican Grand prix which has been moved forward one week to create a back-to-back with Austin.
| Date | Race | Circuit |
| 20-Mar | Australia | Melbourne |
| 03-Apr | Bahrain | Bahrain |
| 17-Apr | China | Shanghai |
| 01-May | Russia | Sochi |
| 15-May | Spain | Barcelona |
| 29-May | Monaco | Monte Carlo |
| 12-Jun | Canada | Montreal |
| 19-Jun | Azerbaijan | Baku * |
| 03-Jul | Austria | Spielberg |
| 10-Jul | United Kingdom | Silverstone |
| 24-Jul | Hungary | Budapest |
| 31-Jul | Germany | Hockenheim |
| 28-Aug | Belgium | Spa Francorchamps |
| 04-Sep | Italy | Monza |
| 18-Sep | Singapore | Singapore |
| 02-Oct | Malaysia | Sepang |
| 09-Oct | Japan | Suzuka |
| 23-Oct | USA | Austin ** |
| 30-Oct | Mexico | Mexico City |
| 13-Nov | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| 27-Nov | UAE | Abu Dhabi |
Note
* Race start to be scheduled to avoid conflict with the conclusion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
** Subject to agreement with the promoter and the ASN