Update on plans for 2022 Formula 1 calendar: three ‘triple-headers’, shorter Monaco weekend. Update on plans for 2022 Formula 1 calendar.

The official calendar for the 2022 Formula 1 season should be confirmed in the next few days. However, the ongoing corona crisis is still creating issues in this regard and Formula 1 needs more time to identify the best solutions for the final schedule. What seems to have been discussed at Monza, at least, is that Imola will get a place on the reserve list again.

As reported by Motorsport Italy, the promoter of the Formula 1 Championship has drafted an initial list of 22 dates. On that list are all the Grands Prix that have a contract for the coming season and this one would have been discussed in Monza. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is not on it.

This means that Italy will be able to host just one race next year, which will take place at the Monza track in September. However Motorsport.com announces that Imola might return on the calendar of next season.

Because the coronavirus has caused some economic difficulties it seems that a number of races are questionable for next year. Especially the French Grand Prix is mentioned, as Imola is already considered the first option in case the event at Paul Ricard cannot take place. on the first place to replace the French Grand Prix.

Further noticeable on the calendar is that Saudi Arabia has been moved to the beginning of the season as the second race of the year. Australia returns with China on the calendar and both have been given a place in April. The circus travels to the American continent at three different times: the new Miami Grand Prix would be held on May 8, Canada returns in June and the United States, Mexico and Brazil are held towards the end of the year.

Monaco came under pressure over its insistence on a four-day format plus a choice of May weekend, but its deal is said by multiple sources to have been extended following negotiations that were rather difficult. The principality has therefore agreed to abandon its unique concept which sees practice begin on Thursday and no Formula 1 track action on Friday.

From the 2022 Formula 1 championship its event will be held using the regular Friday to Sunday format of every other Grand Prix. It will also pay a hosting fee rather than pass a portion of incremental revenues and taxes – approximately $15m per year – to Formula 1 commercial rights holder Liberty Media.

Provisional dates for 2022 F1 calendar

*Dates could be swapped