Formula One is set for a record-equalling 20-race schedule in 2015 following confirmation of next season’s calendar.
With return of the Mexican Grand Prix for the first time since 1992, the calendar is again at 20 grands prix, matching that of 2012.
The announcement, far earlier than normal, comes following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council.
The race in Mexico forms a double-header with the United States Grand Prix in late October-early November.
There is also another double-header in September, with Singapore and Japan to be staged on back-to-back weekends.
With 20 races, the calendar also has its latest finish since 1963 with the closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix scheduled for November 29.
Confirmed 2015 Formula One calendar
• Mar 15 – Australia
• Mar 29 – Malaysia
• Apr 5 – Bahrain
• Apr 19 – China
• May 10 – Spain
• May 24 – Monaco
• Jun 7 – Canada
• Jun 21 – Austria
• Jul 5 – Great Britain
• Jul 19 – Germany
• Jul 26 – Hungary
• Aug 23 – Belgium
• Sep 6 – Italy
• Sep 20 – Singapore
• Sep 27 – Japan
• Oct 11 – Russia
• Oct 25 – United States
• Nov 1 – Mexico
• Nov 15 – Brazil
• Nov 29 – Abu Dhabi