Formula 1 will not replace Russia Grand Prix; Check updated race calendar

Formula 1, on Wednesday, announced that it will not be replacing the Russian Grand Prix, which was cancelled following the Ukraine crisis. The race was originally scheduled to be held on September 25. 

The F1 2022 calendar, a 23-race season, has been reduced to 22  – the same total as last year. 

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“There will be no additional Grand Prix added to the calendar to fill the gap, meaning the 2022 calendar will run to 22 races,” F1 said in a statement.

Several cities had offered to host the race but freight rules, logistical and travel costs during a season when teams have tight budgets made it too difficult. 

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The 2022 season has a tight calendar. Two two triple headers were take place after the summer break. But now with no replacement for Sochi, there will be weekend break before a Singapore-Japan double header.

Why is there no replacement?

While several reasons could be attributed for F1’s decision, one that stands out is the logistical issues around EU freight rules. A Qatar race is not possible because of the soaring heat and then the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, one and two on the driver’s charts, will head to the Spanish GP for this weekeend.

F1 2022 calendar for the rest of the season:

22 May: Spain (Barcelona)

29 May: Monaco (Monaco)

12 June: Azerbaijan (Baku)

19 June: Canada (Montreal)

3 July: Great Britain (Silverstone)

10 July: Austria (Spielberg)

24 July: France (Le Castellet)

31 July: Hungary (Budapest)

28 August: Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)

4 September: Netherlands (Zandvoort)

11 September: Italy (Monza)

2 October: Singapore (Marina Bay)

9 October: Japan (Suzuka)

23 October: USA (Austin)

30 October: Mexico (Mexico City)

13 November: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

20 November: Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)