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The 2015 Formula One season will be the 66th season of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

Signed teams and drivers

Team and driver changes

  • Honda will return to Formula One as an engine supplier, providing McLaren with a V6 engine and Energy Recovery System package.[3] Honda had previously supplied McLaren from 1988 until 1992, when Honda ended their engine supply programme. The company returned to the sport as an engine supplier in 2000, providing British American Racing with engines until they purchased the team in 2006 and competing as a constructor until 2008. In addition to the arrangement with McLaren, Honda have publicised their willingness to supply additional customer teams.[4]

List of planned races

The following nineteen Grands Prix are currently scheduled to take place in 2015.

Grands Prix contracted for 2015
Grand Prix Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix[5] United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Grand Prix of America[6] United States Port Imperial Street Circuit, New Jersey
Australian Grand Prix[7] Australia Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne
Bahrain Grand Prix[8] Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
Belgian Grand Prix[9] Belgium Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa
Brazilian Grand Prix[10] Brazil Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo
British Grand Prix[11] United Kingdom Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone
Chinese Grand Prix[12] China Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai
German Grand Prix[13] Germany Nürburgring, Nürburg
Hungarian Grand Prix[14] Hungary Hungaroring, Budapest
Indian Grand Prix[15][16] India Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida
Italian Grand Prix[17] Italy Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza
Korean Grand Prix[18] South Korea Korea International Circuit, Yeongam
Malaysian Grand Prix[19] Malaysia Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur
Monaco Grand Prix[20] Monaco Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo
Russian Grand Prix[21] Russia Sochi International Street Circuit, Sochi[22]
Singapore Grand Prix[23] Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit, Marina Bay
Spanish Grand Prix[24] Spain Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona[25]
United States Grand Prix[26] United States Circuit of the Americas, Austin

Calendar changes

Changes

Rule changes

  • The number of engines that a driver may use in a season will be reduced from five in 2014 to four in 2015.[27]

References

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  2. ^ Cary, Tom (28 September 2012). "Lewis Hamilton to join Mercedes in $100m move from McLaren, signing a three-year deal". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  3. ^ Collantine, Keith (16 May 2013). "Honda confirm F1 return with McLaren in 2015". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  4. ^ Noble, Joanthan (17 May 2013). "Formula 1's race to secure engine deals hots up". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  5. ^ "Abu Dhabi to host F1 Grand Prix". BBC Sport. BBC. 3 February 2007. Retrieved 3 February 2007.
  6. ^ Saward, Joe (October 25, 2011). "Details from New Jersey". Joe Saward on F1. Joe Saward. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  7. ^ "Aussie GP safe until 2015". ITV-F1. 4 July 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  8. ^ "Bahrain: GP has contract through 2016". Manipe F1. 26 June 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  9. ^ "La Belgique aura un Grand Prix de Formule 1 jusqu'en 2015". Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (in French). 8 July 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Brazil: Organisers extend contract until 2015". Manipe F1. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
  11. ^ "Silverstone signs 17-year deal for British Grand Prix". BBC Sport. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  12. ^ "Shanghai agrees seven-year Grand Prix extension". ESPN. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  13. ^ a b "Hockenheim handed reprieve". PlanetF1.com. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  14. ^ "Hungaroring on F1 calendar until 2016". F1technical.net. 3 August 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
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  16. ^ "2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India to flag off F1 dreams". Formula1.com. 18 Aug 2011. Retrieved 2011-19-08. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  17. ^ "Monza to keep Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix". BBC Sport. BBC. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
  18. ^ "Korean Grand Prix set for 2010". Manipe F1. 2 October 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  19. ^ "Malaysia claims F1 race rights until 2015". 23 October 2007. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  20. ^ "Monaco signs ten-year F1 deal". F1Fanatic. 28 July 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  21. ^ Гран При России: Схема сочинской трассы F1News.Ru
  22. ^ Kabanovsky, Aleksander (22 April 2013). "Vettel impressed by Russian circuit after first visit". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  23. ^ Collantine, Keith (22 September 2012). "Singapore confirms F1 contract extension to 2017". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  24. ^ "Barcelona renews Formula 1 contract". 12 May 2007. Retrieved 12 May 2007.
  25. ^ a b "F1 rotation for Barcelona and Valencia from 2013 as France faces wait". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Reuters. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  26. ^ "Formula One returns to the United States". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. May 25, 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  27. ^ "Renault RS34 – the future of Formula 1 - Racecar Engineering". Retrieved 1 May 2013.

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