Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Formula 1: 2008 Calendar

Calendar for the 2008 season of FIA Formula One Championship was declared today. The season will comprise of 18 races, starting in Australia on March 16th and ending in Brazil on November 2nd. Main feature of the new season is going to be the first ever night race to take place at Singapore street circuit.

The major changes in the rules include
a total freeze on engine development for a period of 10 years, starting from 2008 and removal of traction control systems.

Confirmed Calendar:

Date Grand Prix Location
16 March Australia Melbourne
23 March Malaysia Sepang
06 April Bahrain Bahrain
27 April Spain Barcelona
11 May Turkey Istanbul
25 May Monaco Monte Carlo
08 June Canada Montreal
22 June France Magny Cours
06 July Great Britain Silverstone
20 July Germany Hockenheim
03 August Hungary Hungaroring
24 August Europe Valencia
07 September Belgium Spa-Francorchamps
14 September Italy Monza
28 September Singapore Singapore
12 October Japan Fuji
19 October China Shanghai
02 November Brazil Interlagos

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