2011 F1 Grand Prix Calendar

The F1 Grand Prix 2011 event is just around the corner. The calendar for the event is out and doing rounds on the internet and sports weeklies. It is decided that India will be a part of this much awaited car racing event. After many speculations about the number of races planned for the upcoming season, it was finally announced that 2011 F1 Grand Prix will consist of 20 races, including the usual 19 races and an additional Indian Grand Prix. The F1 Grand Prix Calendar 2011 was issued on November 3, 2010. However, 2011 Grand Prix scheduled to be held in Bahrain was cancelled due to the infamous Bahraini Protests. Thus, the F1 Grand Prix Calendar 2011 consists of total nineteen races, which include the Indian Grand Prix.

The changes in the 2011 F1 Grand Prix Calendar were done due to different reasons. The Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi needed some serious modifications, because the track was criticized for lack of overtaking, in 2010 races. So, renovation work was done on this track to improve the performance, suiting the new Pirelli Tires and drag reduction system. The Bahrain Grand Prix was initially planned to be the opening race of the season, on March 13, 2011. However, the race was called off because of some anti-government protests in the country. Later, it was scheduled and re-scheduled to be on the final slots. Ultimately, Bahrain finally abandoned its bid for returning to the calendar. Subsequently, the Indian circuit was added to the F1 Grand Prix Calendar 2011. Initially named as Jaypee Group Circuit, the Indian circuit is now called the Buddh International Circuit. The Malaysian Grand Prix also changed its name to the Malaysia Grand Prix as part of the efforts to promote the country. Given below is the final calendar of 2011 F1 Grand Prix.