2016 Formula 1 Calendar - FIA Confirms 21 F1 Races

However, there remains some uncertainty about the future of the Austin event, with its October 23 date being pencilled in as subject to confirmation.

The event needs to finalise a contract with the national sporting authority, plus Bernie Ecclestone – against the backdrop of funding issues.

The uncertainty about the event may have prompted the only tweak to the schedule agreed several months ago, with Mexico's date having been shifted from November 6 to October 30.

This means it will be a back-to-back with Austin again, rather than with Brazil.

The June 19 date for the Baku Grand Prix has also been set in stone, meaning that it will clash with Le Mans – as had been originally feared.

Although the early start time for the race will ensure it will not clash with the finish of the endurance classic, it means Le Mans winner Nico Hulkenberg will be unable to defend his title.

2016 F1 calendar:

Date	Venue
20 March	Melbourne
3 April	Bahrain
17 April	Shanghai
1 May	Sochi
15 May	Barcelona
29 May	Monte Carlo
12 June	Montreal
19 June	Baku
3 July	Red Bull Ring
10 July	Silverstone
24 July	Hungaroring
31 July	Hockenheim
28 August	Spa-Francorchamps
4 September	Monza
18 September	Singapore
2 October	Sepang
9 October	Suzuka
23 October	Austin
30 October	Mexico City
13 November	Interlagos
27 November	Abu Dhabi