Formula One Officials Release Updated 2017 Calendar, German GP Dropped

Hockenheim, German GP has been officially removed from 2017 Formula One calendar. During 2017, Formula One will be contested at 20 different venues, here are the dates and races.

By Ajinkya

The 2017 Formula One calendar has once again been modified, here is the final list. During the 2017 season, drivers and teams will be tested through a 20-race calendar. Now, Formula One will not clash with the Le Mans 24 Hours event, along with other important updates.

Formula One Officials Release Updated 2017 Calendar, German GP Dropped

Here is the finalised 2017 Formula One calendar:

  • Melbourne, Australian GP - March 26, 2017
  • Shanghai, Chinese GP - April 9, 2017
  • Bahrain, Bahrain GP - April 16, 2017
  • Sochi, Russian GP - April 30, 2017
  • Barcelona, Spanish GP - May 14, 2017
  • Monte Carlo, Monaco GP - May 28, 2017
  • Montreal, Canadian GP - June 11, 2017
  • Baku, Azerbaijan/European GP - June 25, 2017
  • Spielberg, Austrian GP - July 9, 2017
  • Silverstone, British GP - July 16, 2017
  • Budapest, Hungarian GP - July 30, 2017
  • Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium GP - August 27, 2017
  • Monza, Italian GP - September 3, 2017
  • Singapore, Singapore GP - September 17, 2017
  • Sepang, Malaysian GP - October 1, 2017
  • Suzuka, Japanese GP - October 8, 2017
  • Austin, US GP - October 22, 2017
  • Mexico City, Mexican GP - October 29, 2017
  • Sao Paulo, Brazilian GP - November 12, 2017
  • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi GP - November 26, 2017
  • Formula One Officials Release Updated 2017 Calendar, German GP Dropped

    Unfortunately, Formula One officials have confirmed that the German GP has been dropped. Hockenheim GP was reintroduced into the F1 calendar during 2016 on a special deal. The circuit organisers and F1 officials could not come to a reasonable deal.

    Formula One Officials Release Updated 2017 Calendar, German GP Dropped

    During the 2016 season, Formula One teams had to work hard during seven back-to-back races. For 2017, they have reduced back-to-back races to five times. This surely will ease the pressure on teams, drivers, and technicians, who are under immense pressure.

Article Published On: Thursday, December 1, 2016, 11:57 [IST]
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