DECEMBER 7, 2011

FIA finalises 2012 calendar

The FIA, Formula 1's ruling body, has confirmed the 20-race 2012 calendar that it released this past August.

The US grand prix in Austin, Texas remains on the schedule, despite contractual disputes still hanging over the race.

Also, there are once again worries over whether the Bahrain GP will be able to proceed, as there is still political unrest in the country - highlighted by a bomb explosion outside the British Embassy last weekend.

The schedule is as follows:

<p>2012 Formula One World Championship Calendar</p> <p>1. March 18, Australia<br />2. March 25, Malaysia<br />3. April 15, China<br />4. April 22, Bahrain<br />5. May 13, Spain<br />6. May 27, Monaco<br />7. June 10, Canada<br />8. June 24, Europe (Valencia)<br />9. July 8, Britain<br />10. July 22, Germany<br />11. July 29, Hungary<br />12. September 2, Belgium<br />13. September 9, Italy<br />14. September 23, Singapore<br />15. October 7, Japan<br />16. October 14, Korea<br />17. October 28, India<br />18. November 4, Abu Dhabi<br />19. November 18, United States<br />20. November 25, Brazil</p>