Provisional F1 2023 calendar: Belgium, France dropped; inaugural Las Vegas GP to be held in November

Provisional F1 2023 calendar: Belgium, France dropped; inaugural Las Vegas GP to be held in November

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There has been a lot of uncertainty regarding the schedule for the 2023 F1 season. A couple of iconic circuits are all set to dropped from the calendar, with as many as three Grand Prix’s in USA. The provisional calendar for the 2023 season has been released, and the confirmed scheduled should be announced any time in the coming few months.

According to the Telegraaf, the first race of the 2023 season will take place in Bahrain on March 5. Similar to the current season, the Saudi Arabian GP will be held two weeks after the season opener in the Desert. Next, we move to Australia for the third race of the season.

Formula One has been brain-storming with a couple of options on the table. The authorities want to set out a schedule, which is logistically feasible for the teams and the drivers concerned. Recently, the city of Madrid also expressed their desire to host a Grand Prix next season.

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Las Vegas and South African GP among additions to the calendar

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Max Verstappen is on top in FP3 by a large margin.

The future of the Chinese GP is still unknown at this point in time. If the race does go ahead as planned, then fans could be set for a historic 24-race calendar for the 2023 season. Spa GP and French GP are expected to be among the omissions going forward to the next season.

South African GP and Las Vegas GP have earned an addition to the 2023 calendar. The Belgium GP could still be a part of the schedule for another season, if the South African GP is scrapped off.

The Las Vegas GP is all set to make its debut on November 18. It will be the third race in the United States, and will be the first of the three races to be held under the lights. It surely promises to be a three-day extravaganza.

The authorities are also attempting to schedule the Canadian GP for May, just a week after the glamorous Miami GP. However, there is not much clarity on the same. As for now, fans will have to await for an official confirmation from Formula One.

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