The World Council of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has approved the Formula 1 World Championship calendar for the 2023 season, which includes a record number of 24 Grands Prix.

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A new race in Las Vegas and the return of the Qatari and Chinese Grands Prix will make next year the longest season yet, despite the loss of the French Grand Prix.

The season starts in Bahrain on March 5 and ends in Abu Dhabi on November 26.

Las Vegas will be the penultimate event on November 18, while China has been offered the date of April 16 after a three-year absence due to the Covid pandemic, writes News.ro.

Monaco and Belgium kept their places after signing new contracts until 2025 and one more year respectively.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

The calendar is made up of Formula One, but was confirmed on Tuesday by the FIA ​​World Council as required by protocol.

March 5: Bahrain / Sahir

March 19: Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

April 2: Australia / Melbourne

April 16: China / Shanghai

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku

May 7: Miami

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola

May 28: Monaco

June 4: Spain / Barcelona

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.