Renault was bought out by the Lotus Group and transofrmed into Lotus Renault GP.
Caterham changed to Renault engines
Driver changes[]
Giancarlo Fisichella was dropped by BMW after 2010, as they made a deal to hire German driver Nico Hülkenberg who was dropped by Williams. Fisichella subsequently retired from the sport.
Vitantonio Liuzzi was replaced at Force India by Paul di Resta.
Lucas di Grassi was replaced by Jerome d'Ambrosio at Marussia. Di Grassi remained with the team as a test driver.
USF1 retained Pedro de la Rosa who drove for the team in the second half of 2010, and hired GP2 runner up Sergio Perez as their other driver in place of Lopez.
Williams retained Barrichello and hired GP2 champion Pastor Maldonado.
Mid season changes[]
After Sebastien Buemi was injured during the British Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo drove in his place in the German and Hungarian Grands Prix.
After Sergio Perez was injured during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, Vitantonio Liuzzi drove in his place in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Calendar[]
Round
Grand Prix
Circuit
Date
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Bahrain Grand Prix
March 13
1
Australian Grand Prix
March 27
2
Malaysian Grand Prix
April 10
3
Chinese Grand Prix
April 17
4
Turkish Grand Prix
May 8
5
Spanish Grand Prix
May 22
6
Monaco Grand Prix
May 29
7
Canadian Grand Prix
June 12
8
European Grand Prix
June 26
9
British Grand Prix
July 10
10
German Grand Prix
July 24
11
Hungarian Grand Prix
July 31
12
Belgian Grand Prix
August 28
13
Italian Grand Prix
September 11
14
Singapore Grand Prix
September 25
15
Japanese Grand Prix
October 9
16
Korean Grand Prix
October 16
17
Indian Grand Prix
October 30
18
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
November 13
19
Brazilian Grand Prix
November 27
Calendar changes[]
The Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled due to the civil unrest in the country. The circuit was due to return to its original layout from 2004-2009.
The Indian Grand Prix was added to the calendar, taking place on the Buddh International Circuit.
According to the agreement between the Nurburgring and Hockenheimring circuits, the German Grand Prix will be held on the first one.
The Brazilian Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix switched places.
The Turkish Grand Prix was moved before the Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix.