Monaco has been dropped from the GP3 Series, calendar due to overcrowding in the confined space of the principality's paddock area. The announcement means that the championship will comprise eight rounds supporting all the other European rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Organizers have added a two-day test to the calendar in June, although the date and venue is yet to be confirmed, increasing the number of test days to 12.
GP3 Series CEO Bruno Michel said: "It is an unfortunate situation. We were really hoping to bring GP3 to Monaco this season and we all tried our hardest to make this happen, but the lack of space this year meant that we have to postpone. However, we are very eager to make it happen sooner or later."
Revised 2011 GP3 schedule:
2011 GP3 schedule:
Test March 3-4 Paul Ricard
Test 29-31 March Silverstone
Test 12-14 April Barcelona
Race 7-8 May Istanbul
Race 21-22 May Barcelona
Test TBA June TBA
Race 25-26 June Valencia
Race 9-10 July Silverstone
Race 23-24 July Nurburgring
Race 30-31 July Hungaroring
Race 27-28 August Spa
Race 10-11 September Monza