Valencia (26/06/2008).- Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has released a provisional calendar for the 2009 world championship. The addition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix makes for a 19-round season - one more round than in 2008.

The Australian Grand Prix will kick off proceedings on March 29, followed by Malaysia and Bahrain, before the championship heads to Europe. In a change to the traditional calendar the British Grand Prix will take place before the French race.

In another shift, the Turkish event will revert back to its more traditional August date, following this season's earlier May slot. The championship will draw to a close in mid November with the inaugural Abu Dhabi race.

2009 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar (provisional)

• 29 March - Australia

• 5 April - Malaysia

• 19 April - Bahrain

• 10 May - Spain

• 24 May - Monaco

• 7 June - Canada

• 21 June - Great Britain

• 28 June - France

• 12 July - Germany

• 26 July - Hungary

• 9 August - Turkey

• 23 August - Europe (Valencia)

• 6 September - Italy

• 13 September - Belgium

• 27 September - Singapore

• 11 October - Japan

• 18 October - China

• 1 November - Brazil

• 15 November - Abu Dabi.

Source: Valmor Sports