1997 calendar announced

PARIS, December 6, 1996 - A 17-race 1997 Formula One world championship which includes the Austrian Grand Prix for the first time since 1987 was approved by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Friday. Estoril will host the finale on October 26 provided circuit improvements are completed by January 31. The last round will be switched to Jerez, Spain on the same date if Estoril fail to meet the FIA deadline.

                     Calendar:
March 9           Australia           Melbourne
March 30          Brazil              Sao Paulo
April 13          Argentina           Buenos Aires
April 27          San Marino          Imola
May 11            Monaco              Monaco
May 25            Spain               Barcelona
June 15           Canada              Montreal
June 29           France              Magny-Cours
July 13           Britain             Silverstone
July 27           Germany             Hockenheim
August 10         Hungary             Budapest
August 24         Belgium             Spa-Francorchamps
September 7       Italy               Monza
September 21      Austria             Zeltweg
September 28      Europe              Nuerburgring
October 12        Japan               Suzuka
October 26        Portugal            Estoril

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