The 68th season of the FIA Formula One World Championship speed off in Melbourne. A new era has begun. The creator of Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone’s reign is over and there is a new sheriff in town. Chase Carey and Liberty Media come with plenty of new ideas; namely how to increase Formula One’s international position as one of the most popular and lucrative sports in the world.
 
The reigning champion Nico Rosberg has retired and Lewis Hamilton is wanting to get back to being number one.
 
Last year saw the return of the Germany GP in Hockenheim after being dropped form the calendar last season due to the alternating agreement between Hockenheim and Nürburgring being put into doubt, now the German GP is off the menu again and other changes saw in September Malaysia and Singapore switching places,.
 

2017 F1 Race Calendar

 
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)