FIA confirms 2017 calendar Dec 01. 2016 10:05 AM Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has formally ratified a 20-race calendar for the 2017 season following a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in Vienna on Wednesday. The 2017 season will begin on March 26 in Australia and conclude on November 26 in Abu Dhabi, and will include five back-to-back race weekends. The main changes from the provisional calendar issued in September are Malaysia and Singapore switching places, the absence of the race in Germany, and Baku moving a week later, avoiding a clash with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 2017 calendar in full March 26 - Australia (Melbourne) April 9 - China (Shanghai) April 16 - Bahrain (Bahrain) April 30 - Russia (Sochi) May 14 - Spain (Barcelona) May 28 - Monaco (Monte Carlo) June 11 - Canada (Montreal) June 25 - Azerbaijan (Baku) July 9 - Austria (Spielberg) July 16 - Great Britain (Silverstone) July 30 - Hungary (Budapest) August 27 - Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps) September 3 - Italy (Monza) September 17 - Singapore (Singapore) October 1 - Malaysia (Sepang) October 8 - Japan (Suzuka) October 22 - USA (Austin) October 29 - Mexico (Mexico City) November 12 - Brazil (Sao Paulo) November 26 - Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi) May 08. 2017 18:03 PM F1 Drivers Ready to Come Back to Baku for the 2017 FORMULA 1 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX Alonso, Bottas, Massa, Perez Co. Ready to Return to Baku this June 23rd-25th + May 05. 2017 15:30 PM Mariah Carey To Close Out The 2017 FORMULA 1 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX Legendary Music Icon confirmed to perform in Baku on Sunday, June 25th + Lights Out! Formula 1 Finally Races in Baku!  The 2016 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE trophies were presented today at the podium ceremony after the first ever F1® race was staged in Azerbaijan. + Red Bull Skydivers showcased their support to 2016 FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE Red Bull Skydivers raised the national flag of Azerbaijan as well as the 2016 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE flag to vertiginous heights where they decorated the the fascinating Baku bay scenery from above. + Official FIA Delegation declares Baku City Circuit On-Track to Host Formula 1 Charlie Whiting in Baku to check on track preparations ahead of Baku’s F1 debut June 17th-19th. + Sergio Perez: 'I look forward to the race in Baku' EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sergio Pérez, Formula 1 Driver for Sahara Force India. + New Ticket Outlets Opened for the 2016 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE Baku City Circuit is pleased to announce the opening of new ticket outlets for the 8th round of Formula 1 World Championship – the 2016 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE which will be hosted this June in Baku. + Pharrell Williams to headline entertainment programs in Baku Global Music Superstars to Entertain F1 Fans in Baku Weekend of 17th-19th June. + How is racing electronics arranged on Formula 1 City Circuit? Race track is the complex set of different technology systems and equipment. How this system work? + The best four Bahrain Grand Prix Today we will tell you about the best four Bahrain Grand Prix. + Hermann Tilke: There is no track like Baku City Circuit F1 Circuit Architect, Hermann Tilke, Speaks Exclusively to Baku City Circuit. +