The provisional calendar for 2017 sees Australian and Chinese Grands Prix held back-to-back. The calendar sees the season kick off in Melbourne on 26 March before heading to Shanghai a week later. The late start to the season at least gives the teams time to prepare though there is concern as to whether, following the season opener, they can turns things around in time for the trip to China especially as Melbourne has a reputation for attrition. Contrary to previous reports, the schedule, which will be submitted to the World Motor Sport Council when it meets in late September, includes 21 races, though there remains a question mark over Hockenheim. For the first time in several years, no...
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