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RichardsF1    2013 Season, Formula 1    

As the 2013 preseason ramps up, we update you on the the dates to remember in the lead up to what promises to be a great season…

Launches

So far, the following teams have confirmed the launch dates for the new cars:

Date		Team	Chassis
31 JAN		McLaren Mercedes	MP4-28
01 FEB		Scuderia Ferrari	F2013
01 FEB		Sahara Force India	VJM06
02 FEB		Sauber F1 Team	C32
03 FEB		Red Bull Racing	RB9
04 FEB		Mercedes AMG F1 Team	W04
04 FEB		Scuderia Toro Rosso	STR8
19 FEB		Williams F1 Team	FW35
TBA		Caterham F1 Team	CT02
TBA		Lotus F1 Team	E21
TBA		Marussia F1 Team	MR02

Pre-season testing

As has been the case in resent seasons, preseason testing will be limited to three tests each comprising four days. Teams may complete as much running as they like within those twelve days and are not permitted to test the cars outside the designated test days, with the exception of straight line testing, general car shakedown tests, and other limited aerodynamic tests as approved by the FIA.

Date		Event	Venue
05-08 FEB		Pre Season Test Session 1	Circuit de Jerez, Jerez
19-22 FEB		Pre Season Test Session 2	Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona
28 FEB – 03 MAR		Pre Season Test Session 3	Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona

Races

For the second time in its history, the Formula One world championship will feature up to 20 races (subject to a replacement for the cancelled New Jersey Grand Prix being sought). This season features up to seven sets of back to back races:

Date		Event	Venue
17 MAR		Australian Grand Prix	Albert Park, Melbourne
24 MAR		Malaysian Grand Prix	Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur
14 APR		Chinese Grand Prix	Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai
21 APR		Bahrain Grand Prix	Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
12 MAY		Gran Premio de España	Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona
26 MAY		Grand Prix de Monaco	Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo
09 JUN		Grand Prix du Canada	Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal
30 JUN		British Grand Prix	Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone
07 JUL		Großer Preis von Deutschland	Nürburgring, Nürburg
21 JUL		TBA	TBA
28 JUL		Magyar Nagydíj	Hungaroring, Budapest
25 AUG		Belgian Grand Prix	Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps
08 SEP		Grand Premio d’Italia	Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Milan
22 SEP		Singapore Grand Prix	Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
06 OCT		Korean Grand Prix	Korean International Circuit, Yeongyam
13 OCT		Japanese Grand Prix	Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka
27 OCT		Indian Grand Prix	Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida
03 NOV		Abu Dhabi Grand Prix	Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
17 NOV		United States Grand Prix	Circuit of the Americas, Austin
24 NOV		Grande Prêmio do Brasil	Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo

Samuel McCrossen RichardsF1.com Features Writer | The Qualifying Lap radio show host [Image via The Cahier Archive]