When does the 2017 F1 season start? Race calendar for next year, driver line-ups and more
MERCEDES will once again be hoping to have their drivers play out another thrilling F1 title race next year after dominating in 2016 - but when and where are the 2017 races?
The 2017 F1 season will open with its traditional curtain-raiser in Australia
When does the 2017 F1 season start?
After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix comes to an end, F1 fans have to endure a four-month break until the first race of the 2017 season.
As is traditional, the season will start in Australia at Melbourne’s Albert Park street circuit.
The first F1 practice sessions will fall on Friday March 24 with Nico Rosberg's title defence starting on Sunday March 26.
What is the 2017 F1 race calendar?
The Canadian Grand Prix had been under threat until a deal was agreed in principle to continue the race in Montreal.
Mercedes will be hoping to match rivals Red Bull with a fourth straight Constructors' Championship
March 26 – Australia (Melbourne)
April 9 – China (Shanghai)
April 16 – Bahrain (Bahrain)
April 30 – Russia (Sochi)
May 14 – Spain (Barcelona)
May 28 – Monaco (Monte Carlo)
June 11 – Canada (Montreal)
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will once again host the final race of the season
June 18 – Azerbaijan (Baku)
July 2 – Austria (Spielberg)
July 9 – United Kingdom (Silverstone)
July 23 – Hungary (Budapest)
August 27 – Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
September 3 – Italy (Monza)
September 17 – Malaysia (Sepang)
October 1 – Singapore (Singapore)
October 8 – Japan (Suzuka)
October 22 – USA (Austin)
November 5 – Mexico (Mexico City)
November 12 – Brazil (Sao Paulo)
November 26 – United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
F1 2017 driver line-ups
MERCEDES
Race drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas
Engines: Mercedes
RED BULL
Race drivers: Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen
Engines: TAG Heuer-badged Renault
FERRARI
Race drivers: Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen
Engines: Ferrari
FORCE INDIA
Race drivers: Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon
Engines: Mercedes
WILLIAMS
Race drivers: Felipe Massa and Lance Stroll
Engines: Mercedes
MCLAREN
Race drivers: Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne
Engines: Honda
TORO ROSSO
Race drivers: Carlos Sainz and Daniil Kvyat
Engines: Renault
HAAS
Race drivers: Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen
Engines: Ferrari
RENAULT
Race drivers: Nico Hulkenberg and Jolyon Palmer
Engines: Renault
SAUBER
Race drivers: Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Wehrlein
Engines: Ferrari (2016 spec)