FORMULA 1
JANUARY 31, 2021
Formula 1 Schedule 2021 - Melbourne Is The Season Opener
The Formula 1 official schedule has been revised for the 2021 season. The schedule retains a record 23 races with some changes in circuits calendar.
This is the updated 2021 Formula 1 race schedule from the Official F1 website calendar
- 21 March – Australia (Melbourne)
- 28 March – Bahrain (Sakhir)
- 11 April – China (Shanghai)
- 25 April – TBC
- 9 May – Spain (Barcelona)
- 23 May – Monaco (Monaco)
- 6 June – Azerbaijan (Baku)
- 13 June – Canada (Montreal)
- 27 June – France (Le Castellet)
- 4 July – Austria (Spielberg)
- 18 July – United Kingdom (Silverstone)
- 1 August – Hungary (Budapest)
- 29 August – Belgium (Spa)
- 5 September – Netherlands (Zandvoort)
- 12 September – Italy (Monza)
- 26 September – Russia (Sochi)
- 3 October – Singapore (Singapore)
- 10 October – Japan (Suzuka)
- 24 October – USA (Austin)
- 31 October – Mexico (Mexico City)
- 14 November – Brazil (Sao Paulo)
- 28 November – Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
- 5 December – Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi)
*Revisions to calendar are subject to World Motor Sport Council approval
Below are the Formula 1 teams with their drivers for 2021 season :
MERCEDES
Driver :
Valterri Bottas
Lewis Hamilton
RED BULL RACING
Driver :
Max Verstappen
Sergio Perez
MCLAREN
Driver :
Daniel Ricciardo
Lando Norris
FERRARI
Driver :
Charles Leclerc
Carlos Sainz
ALPHATAURI
Driver :
Yuki Tsunoda
Pierre Gasly
ASTON MARTIN
Driver :
Sebastian Vettel
Lance Stroll
ALFA ROMEO RACING
Driver :
Antonio Giovinazzi
Kimi Raikkonen
ALPINE
Driver :
Fernando Alonso
Esteban Ocon
WILLIAMS
Driver :
George Russel
Nicolas Latifi
HASS F1 TEAM
Driver :
Mick Schumacher
Nikita Mazepin
“It has been a busy start to the year at Formula 1 and we are pleased to confirm that the number of races planned for the season remains unchanged,” – Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.
“The global pandemic has not yet allowed life to return to normal, but we showed in 2020 that we can race safely as the first international sport to return and we have the experience and plans in place to deliver on our season.
“It is great news that we have already been able to agree a rescheduled date for the Australian Grand Prix in November and are continuing to work with our Chinese colleagues to find a solution to race there in 2021 if something changes.
“We are very excited to announce that Imola will return for the 2021 season and know our fans will be looking forward to the return of Formula 1 after the winter break and our revised season opener in Bahrain. Obviously, the virus situation remains fluid, but we have the experience from last season with all our partners and promoters to adapt accordingly and safely in 2021.”
Formula 1 was initiated in the early 20th century. It was known as European Grand Prix and the event remained using this name around 1920’s and 1930’s. After second World War, Formula One agreed to new formula and came into existence in 1946 when it was defined by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the world motor racing body, as the premier single seater racing category in racing car sport worldwide.
The first non-championship race was conducted in 1946. The event was known as Formula A and most participating cars in the early years coming from Italy. The first world championship race was organized at Silverstone, United Kingdom in 1950. The constructor’s championship was added in 1958. The only team that is still exist till date from the beginning is the Ferrari team.
Due to many high risks in Formula 1 race, only very few women got involved. Lella Lombardi is the most successful female driver who scored a half point in the 1975 Spanish GP. Her record still stands to date.