Abu Dhabi is set to retain its prestigious position as the final race in the Formula 1 calendar in 2019, according to a draft released by the FIA.
The 2019 Formula 1 season is set to finish at the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island on December 1 while Bahrain is also included as the second race of the season on March 31.
There have reportedly been only three later finishes to a season since the Formula 1 World Championship began in 1950 – 1959, 1962 and 1963.
According to the draft calendar, the record-equalling 21-race calendar has the same order as 2018, with the first race in Australia on March 17.
The calendar will be submitted for approval during the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting on October 12.
Eleven of the 21 races are in Europe, five in Asia, four in the Americas and one in Australia.
2019 F1 draft calendar17 March, Australia31 March, Bahrain14 April, China28 April, Azerbaijan12 May, Spain26 May, Monaco9 June, Canada23 June, France30 June, Austria14 July, Great Britain28 July, Germany4 August, Hungary1 September, Belgium8 September, Italy22 September, Singapore29 September, Russia13 October, Japan27 October, Mexico3 November, USA17 November, Brazil1 December, Abu Dhabi
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