MUGELLO AND SOCHI ADDED TO F1 SCHEDULE

Mugello and Sochi added to F1 schedule – Photo: LAT

Formula 1 has announced two more races that will be added to the revised 2020 schedule.

By RHYS VANDERSYDE

The two additional races will be held in September, following the eight races already announced, and will take place at Mugello (Tuscan Grand Prix) and Sochi (Russian Grand Prix).

The Ferrari owned Mugello will host its first F1 race on the September 11-13 weekend, following directly after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. It will be a special occasion for the Scuderia marking its 1000th world championship race and its home circuit.

“We want to thank the promoters, national authorities, the teams and the FIA for their hard work and support in making these Grands Prix possible,” read a statement for Formula 1.

“And know our fans will be delighted to see Russia host its seventh race at the Sochi Autodrom and see Formula 1 cars race for the first time at exciting Mugello circuit in Italy.”

Sochi will slot into the September 25-27 weekend to be the tenth race in this year’s championship.

“We are delighted to announce Mugello and Sochi will be part of the 2020 calendar and want to thank all our partners for their support in recent weeks.” said Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO of Formula 1.

“We had great start to our season in Austria last weekend and we are increasingly confident in our plans to race throughout the remainder of 2020.”

“The Russian Grand Prix is a major moment in our season and we are looking forward to being back in Sochi in September.”

“We are equally excited to see Formula 1 race for the first time at Mugello, an occasion that will mark Ferrari’s 1000 Grand Prix.”

“Both races will be a huge boost for fans with more announcements on the next races in our calendar coming in the weeks ahead.”

It’s expected that 5-8 more races are to be announced to round out the current season.

Additional F1 Races

September 11-13 – Formula 1 Tuscan Grand Prix – Mugello (Italy)
September 25-27 – Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix – Sochi (Russia)

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