REPORT: Potential 2022 F1 Calendar as Imola Set to Replace Chinese GP

The ongoing 2021 F1 season still has seven races to go before drawing to a close. However, excitement for next season has already picked up, as new aspects of the motor sport lay in store.

Along with new technical regulations, there’s significant buzz around the 2022 F1 calendar. While there’s no official word on the schedule for next year, this might be how the season would pan out in 2022.

2022 F1 calendar to see 23 races unfold in a shorter timeframe

The 2021 F1 calendar saw a record-breaking 23 races planned for the first time. However, the cancellation of the Japanese Grand Prix meant F1 couldn’t find a replacement in time to stick to that number. Hence, this season will comprise 22 races, with the location for Round 20 yet to be decided.

Next season, F1 will once again attempt to complete a 23-race season. However, they will do so in 13 days lesser than this season. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the Bahrain Grand Prix will serve as the season opener once again on March 20, 2022.

However, the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place on November 20, 2022, 20 days earlier than this year’s season finale on December 10.

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Imola likely to replace Shanghai yet again in 2022

Due to COVID-19, the Chinese Grand Prix didn’t feature on the F1 calendar in 2020 and 2021. Although it could return next year, travel restrictions could once again hinder appearance on the calendar.

Hence, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, held in Imola for two seasons, could find a comfortable slot for itself on April 24, 2022. The season could see three triple-headers unfold, with one in July and another right after the summer break. The final triple header could take place outside Europe from September 25, 2022 to October 9, 2022.

Here’s a final look at what the potential 2022 F1 calendar could look like.

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