All eyes on Daniel Ricciardo as Australian GP to lead F1 2019 schedule
The Australian Grand Prix has taken its usual place at the top of the calendar for the 2019 Formula One season, with Melbourne to host the opening race on March 17 at Albert Park.
World governing body FIA said following a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council on Friday that 21 races will be held next year, with 11 in Europe, five in Asia, four in the Americas and one in Australia.
The season will finish on December 1 in Abu Dhabi.
FIA also approved a number of technical rule changes, including the alignment of overtaking protocols once safety cars return to the pits.
DATES, RACES AND VENUES FOR 2019:
March 17: Australia, Melbourne
March 31: Bahrain, Sakhir
April 14: China, Shanghai
April 28: Azerbaijan, Baku
May 12: Spain, Barcelona
May 26: Monaco, Monaco
June 9: Canada, Montreal
June 23: France, Le Castellet
June 30: Austria, Spielberg
July 14: Britain, Silverstone
July 28: Germany, Hockenheim
August 4: Hungary, Budapest
September 1: Belgium, Spa
September 8: Italy, Monza
September 22: Singapore, Singapore
September 29: Russia, Sochi
October 13: Japan, Suzuka
October 27: Mexico, Mexico City
November 3: United States, Austin
November 17: Brazil, Sao Paulo
December 1: Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina
AP
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