Formula One has reduced the current season from 23 races to 22 after opting against replacing the cancelled Russian Grand Prix.
The Sochi race, which was originally scheduled to take place on September 25th was pulled from the calendar in late February following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
F1 bosses subsequently cancelled its contract with the Russian Grand Prix, which had been due to move to Igora Drive, 40 miles north of St Petersburg, from next year.
Reports initially suggested this year’s round-17 gap could be filled by a return to Qatar — which hosted its first grand prix last year — or a second race in Singapore.
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- May 19, 2022
