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Formula One's governing body ratified a record 20-race 2011 calendar on Wednesday, with lingering question marks over the Chinese and Indian grands prix.The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said both were included but subject to homologation, or approval, of the circuits.
That was expected in the case of India, due to make its debut on Oct. 30 with a new track under construction near New Delhi.
China's impressive Shanghai circuit has hosted seven Formula One races but an FIA spokeswoman said changes needed to be made.
"The homologation licence for the Shanghai International Circuit has expired and before a new licence can be issued by the FIA some work on the track is required, with particular regards to the current drainage system and the quality of the track surface," she said.
Calendar:
March 13 - Bahrain
March 27 - Australia
April 10 - Malaysia
April 17 - China*
May 8 - Turkey
May 22 - Spain
May 29 - Monaco
June 12 - Canada
June 26 - Europe (Valencia)
July 10 - Britain
July 24 - Germany
July 31 - Hungary
Aug. 28 - Belgium
Sept. 11 - Italy
Sept 25 - Singapore
Oct. 9 - Japan
Oct 16 - South Korea
Oct 30 - India*
Nov. 13 - Abu Dhabi
Nov. 27 - Brazil
* subject to homologation
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