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Key dates for 2012

ESPNF1 Staff
January 2, 2012

The following is a list of key dates this season, including confirmed car launches, test dates and the all-important races. The perfect opportunity to set your diary straight for the rest of 2012

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Launches

Caterham launch, January 26
McLaren launch, February 1
Ferrari launch, February 3
Force India launch, February 3
Red Bull launch, February 6
Renault launch, February 5 (online)
Sauber launch, February 6
Toro Rosso launch, February 6
Williams launch, February 7

Pre-season testing

1st Test - Jerez, February 7-10
Mercedes launch, February 21 (expected)
2nd Test - Barcelona, February 21-24
3rd Test - Barcelona, March 1-4

Races

Australian GP - Albert Park, Mar 16-18
Malaysian GP - Sepang, March 23-25
Chinese GP - Shanghai, April 13-15
Bahrain GP - BIC, April 20-22

4th Test - Mugello, May 1-3

Spanish GP - Catalunya, May 11-13
Monaco GP - Monte Carlo, May 24-27
Canadian GP - Gilles Villeneuve, June 8-10
European GP - Valencia, June 22-24
British GP - Silverstone, July 6-8
German GP - Hockenheim, July 20-22
Hungarian GP - Hungaroring ,July 27-29
Belgian GP - Spa Francorchamps, August 31-September 2
Italian GP - Monza, September 7-9
Singapore GP - Singapore, September 21-23
Japanese GP - Suzuka, October 5-7
Korean GP - KIC, October 12-14
Indian GP - Buddh International Circuit, October 26-28
Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina Circuit, November 02-04
USA GP - Austin, November 16-18
Brazilian GP - Interlagos, November 23-25

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