F1 to race over 22 Grand Prix in 2022, no replacement for Russia

F1 organisers have decided to stick to 22 races for the 2022 season, rather than replace the Russian Grand Prix. Sochi was stripped of the event in February as it joined other sports in withdrawing from events in Russia between 23-25 September, following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ad/> There were reports that a Singapore double-header was being planned as a replacement, while Qatar, Turkey, Portugal, China and Malaysia were also mentioned as potential venues. Season 2022Mazepin barred from racing at British GP02/03/2022 AT 12:14 But despite entering discussions with several parties, those options have been put to one side.

In the case of Singapore, it is reported logistics of closing streets for successive weeks would have required more planning. The decision means teams will have a three week break between the Italian Grand Prix on September 11 and the street race in Singapore on October 2.

F1 resumes this weekend in Spain following the debut Miami Grand Prix, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc holding a 19 point lead over Red Bull’s reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Wolff 'couldn't wish for any better pairing' than Russell and Hamilton 'Issues we have to solve' — Verstappen concerned by reliability of his Red Bull car Season 2022Verstappen agrees £40m-a-year deal to move on par with Hamilton – reports02/03/2022 AT 11:47 Season 2022F1 testing: Norris sets the pace on opening day of pre-season23/02/2022 AT 17:53