The Formula One season would be the longest ever with 23 races this 12 months organisers introduced on Tuesday regardless of failing to discover a alternative for The China Grand Prix.

Formula One chiefs had been looking for a stand-in since they introduced in December the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix for the fourth successive 12 months citing persevering with issues associated to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Portugal and Turkey had been rumoured as potential replacements as each have expertise internet hosting a Grand Prix.

The specialist press additionally reported that China had tried to regain its place due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

However, Formula One issued a press release on Tuesday saying the schedule would stay at 23 races leaving a big hole between the third race, the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, and the Azerbaijan race, on April 30.

“Formula 1 can affirm the 2023 season will encompass 23 races. All present race dates on the calendar stay unchanged.”

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will kick off his bid for a third successive driver’s title in Bahrain on March 5.

Confirmed schedule for the 2023 Formula One season finalised on Tuesday:

March 5: Bahrain, Sakhir

March 19: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

April 2: Australia, Melbourne

April 30: Azerbaïjan, Baku

May 7: Miami, Miami

May 21: Emilia-Romagna, Imola

May 28: Monaco, Monaco

June 4: Spain, Barcelona

June 18: Canada, Montreal

July 2: Austria, Spielberg

July 9: British, Silverstone

July 23: Hungary, Budapest

July 30: Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands, Zandvoort

September 3: Italy, Monza

September 17: Singapore, Singapore

September 24: Japan, Suzuka

October 8: Qatar, Losail

October 22: United States, Austin

October 29: Mexico, Mexico City

November 5: Brazil, Sao Paulo

November 19: Las Vegas, Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina

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