Chinese GP will not be replaced as F1 confirms record 23 races for 2023Philip Duncan, PA F1 CorrespondentFormula One will have a four-week hole in this season’s calendar after the sport’s bosses confirmed the Chinese Grand Prix would not be replaced. The race in Shanghai – which had been due to take place on April 16th – was cancelled last month amid ongoing coronavirus restrictions in the country. Despite Chinese officials subsequently moving away from their zero-Covid policy, the round could not be salvaged, marking the fourth season it has been scrubbed from the racing schedule. F1 executives assessed a number of options to fill the vacant slot – with Portimao in the Algarve understood to be the main contender. F1 said in a statement: “Formula One can confirm the 2023 season will consist of 23 races.

Source: Irish Independent January 18, 2023 01:46 UTC