Number of races increased to 21 in Formula 1
Two Grand Prix race, in Mexico and in South Korea, have been added to the 2015 Formula 1 schedule
ANKARA
The International Automobile Federation announced on Wednesday that 21 races will be organized in 2015 Formula One.
The 2014 World Motor Sport Council, held in Qatar, decided that the 2015 Formula 1 schedule would include two additional Grand Prix races, in Mexico and in South Korea.
According to the statement made by the federation, also known as the FIA, the South Korean Grand Prix will be held in Seoul, either at the Mokpo track or inside the city.
The virtual safety car system - a set of rules and regulations used in case of danger - will be implemented for the year 2015.
Furthermore, drivers will be unable to exceed speed limits in certain sections of a track.
Moreover, the rule awarding double the amount of points in the final race of a season - introduced in 2014 - has been abandoned.
The federation has also decided that drivers should be at least 18 years old as of 2016.
The 2015 Formula 1 schedule is as follows:
March 15, Australian Grand Prix
March 29, Malaysian Grand Prix
April 12, Chinese Grand Prix
April 19, Bahraini Grand Prix
May 3, South Korea Grand Prix (Track has not been confirmed yet)
May 10, Spanish Grand Prix
May 24, Monaco Grand Prix
June 7, Canadian Grand Prix
June 21, Austrian Grand Prix
July 5, British Grand Prix
July 19, German Grand Prix
July 26, Hungarian Grand Prix
August 23, Belgian Grand Prix
September 6, Italian Grand Prix
September 20, Singaporean Grand Prix
September 27, Japanese Grand Prix
October 11, Russian Grand Prix
October 25, US Grand Prix
November 1, Mexican Grand Prix
November 15, Brazilian Grand Prix
November 29, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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