Formula 1's ruling body, the FIA, has confirmed the 2012 calendar, with no changes compared to the 20-race version unveiled in August. The calendar includes the race in Austin, Texas, despite doubts about the construction of the circuit.
Formula 1 commercial rights manager Bernie Ecclestone had extended the deadline given to the developers of the Circuit of The Americas circuit in Austin after they were unable to sort their contract issues in time (see separate story). The Bahrain Grand Prix, also in doubt because of the continued unrest in the country, is included in the 20-event schedule, too. Bahrain was withdrawn from the 2011 calendar following months of uncertainty because of the problems in the country.
The 2012 season will kick off in Australia on March 18 and will finish again in Brazil on Nov. 25.
2012 Formula 1 calendar
March 18 Australian GP
March 25 Malaysian GP
April 15 Chinese GP
April 22 Bahrain GP
May 13 Spanish GP
May 27 Monaco GP
June 10 Canada GP
June 24 European GP
July 8 British GP
July 22 German GP
July 29 Hungarian GP
September 2 Belgian GP
September 9 Italian GP
September 23 Singapore GP
October 7 Japanese GP
October 14 Korean GP
October 28 Indian GP
November 4 Abu Dhabi GP
November 18 U.S. GP (Austin)
November 25 Brazilian GP