Formula One World Championship Ltd announced today a revised 23-race calendar for 2021.

The 2021 season is now scheduled to start a week later - on 28 March - in Bahrain, with the Australian Grand Prix moved to later in the year because of COVID-19.

New 2021 dates:

28 March – Bahrain (Sakhir)
18 April - Italy (Imola*)
2 May - 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)
7 November – Brazil (Sao Paulo)
21 November - Australia (Melbourne*)
5 December - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah**)
12 December - Abu Dhabi (Yas Island)

* Subject to World Motor Sport Council approval

** Subject to circuit homologation

Formula 1 expects fans to return to the grandstands for the 2021 season.

However: as of today 12 January 2021 the US CDC rates the level of COVID-19 in Bahrain VERY HIGH and advises "Travelers should avoid all travel to Bahrain."

Will Formula 1 be able to pull off this ambitious 23-race schedule? Will spectators be allowed?

Stay tuned for updates.