Key F1 dates for 2016
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| Start of the 2015 Australian GP |
Now that 2016 has arrived, here are some key F1 dates to remember. We will update once we know team F1 car launch dates
January
25-26 – Pirelli wet tyre test, Paul Ricard
February
22-25 – First pre-season test, Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona
March
1-4 – Second pre-season test, Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona
2016 race calendar
| Round | Race | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) | 20 March |
| 2 | Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir) | 3 April |
| 3 | Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai) | 17 April |
| 4 | Russian Grand Prix (Sochi) | 1 May |
| 5 | Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona) | 15 May |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) | 29 May |
| 7 | Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) | 12 June |
| 8 | European Grand Prix (Baku) | 19 June |
| 9 | Austrian Grand Prix (Spielberg) | 3 July |
| 10 | British Grand Prix (Silverstone) | 10 July |
| 11 | Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) | 24 July |
| 12 | German Grand Prix (Hockenheim) | 31 July |
| 13 | Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) | 28 August |
| 14 | Italian Grand Prix (Monza) | 4 September |
| 15 | Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay) | 18 September |
| 16 | Malaysian Grand Prix (Sepang) | 2 October |
| 17 | Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka) | 9 October |
| 18 | United States Grand Prix* (Austin) | 23 October |
| 19 | Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City) | 30 October |
| 20 | Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos) | 13 November |
| 21 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina) | 27 November |
*Subject to agreement with the promoter and the ASN
CONFIRMED 2016 LINE-UPS
MERCEDES
Race drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
Engines: Mercedes
FERRARI
Race drivers: Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen
Engines: Ferrari
WILLIAMS
Race drivers: Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa
Engines: Mercedes
Development driver: Lance Stroll
RED BULL
Race drivers: Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat (under contract)
Engines: TAG Heuer-branded Renaults
FORCE INDIA
Race drivers: Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez
Engines: Mercedes
Development driver: Alfonso Celis
LOTUS/RENAULT
Race drivers: Pastor Maldonado and Jolyon Palmer
Engines: Renault
TORO ROSSO
Race drivers: Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz
Engines: Ferrari (2015 version)
SAUBER
Race drivers: Felipe Nasr and Marcus Ericsson
Engines: Ferrari
McLAREN
Race drivers: Fernando Alonso (under contract) and Jenson Button
Engines: Honda
Reserve driver: Stoffel Vandoorne
MANOR
Race drivers: To be confirmed
Engines: Mercedes
HAAS
Race drivers: Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez
Engines: Ferrari