The maximum number of Championship events in a season has been increased to 21 (from 20). The calendar for the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship has been confirmed:
March 20 - Australia
April 3 - Bahrain
April 17 - China
May 1- Sochi
May 15 - Spain
May 29 - Monaco
June 12 - Canada
July 19 - Baku *
July 3 - Austria
July 10 - UK
July 24 - Hungary
July 31 - Germany
August 28 - Belgium
September 4 - Italy
September 18 - Singapore
Ocotber 2 - Malaysia
October 9 - Japan
October 23 - USA **
October 30 - Mexico
November 13 - Brazil
November 27 - Abu Dhabi
*race start to be scheduled to avoid conflict with the conclusion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
**subject to agreement with the promoter and the ASN