Provisional Formula 1 calendar confirms record 24-race season for 2023

The first draft of Formula 1's 2023 calendar has begun to circulate among the German specialist media.

After the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that Zandvoort would have a tweaked race date for 2023.

"It was great to see the enthusiasm, excitement and also the respect of the fans in the Netherlands," the Italian told De Telegraaf newspaper.

"We look forward to being back here right after the summer break next year."

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Full provisional calendar

The 2023 date of the Australian GP in Melbourne was also already known after local organisers said Albert Park would host F1 next year on 2 April

But now, the full provisional calendar has been published by Germany's Auto Bild, which although yet to be ratified by the World Motor Sport Council, features a record 24 Grands Prix.

However, that number could drop back to 23 dates if China is not able to host its round in Shanghai for the fourth year in a row due to the ongoing Covid situation.

Domenicali also suggested China's political situation is being monitored.

"We have to be careful. We want to draw attention to positive values," he said.

Paul Ricard's French GP does not appear on the leaked 2023 schedule, and a deal for a highly anticipated race in South Africa has not been finalised.

Bahrain, as is now customary, will open the 2023 world championship, while Imola, Monaco and Barcelona will comprise the first 'triple-header' of the season in late May and early June.

A triple-header on the American continent will occur in late October early November as F1 dashes from Austin to Mexico and then Brazil.

Las Vegas' first F1 race is set to be the penultimate round of