Formula One 2004 calendar shake-up

[FourWheelDrift]

The calendar for the 2004 Formula One World Championships has been released with a few major changes. Firstly as it stands it's back to a 17 race season. Big movers being Brazil traditionally an early race now becomes the season ender. At last an end of season race that can be seen live in the UK at a sensible hour . The US Grand Prix moves to before the British GP and the inclusion of Bahrain, China and return of Spa pending tobacco legislation.


2004 Formula 1 World Championship calendar

Australia (Melbourne) March 7
Malaysia (Sepang) March 21
Bahrain (Bahrain)*** April 4
Europe (Nürburgring) April 25
Spain (Barcelona) May 9
Monaco (Monte Carlo) May 23
San Marino (Imola) June 6
USA (Indianapolis) June 20
Great Britain (Silverstone) July 4
France (Magny-Cours)* July 11
Germany (Hockenheim) July 25
Hungary (Budapest) August 15
Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)** August 29
Italy (Monza) September 12
China (Shanghai)*** September 26
Japan (Suzuka) October 10
Brazil (Interlagos) October 24

* Provisional (subject to contract)
** Provisional (subject to tobacco law)
*** Subject to circuit approval

[Izza]

I'm just about to book my trip to Melbourne for the season opener.
I thought the whole lot was provisional?