Formula 1 pre-season testing dates and race calendar confirmed for 2020

F1 teams will have six days of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to fine-tune their cars on-track ahead of the 2020 campaign.

Traditionally, there have been two four-day tests at the Spanish Grand Prix venue, but with an extra race added to the calendar next year, a compromise has been reached.

Two three-day winter tests will be held, the first running 19-21 February and the second running 26-28 February, with a four-day gap in between.

The two in-season tests, which this year took place in Bahrain and Spain, have been removed from the 2020 schedule, placing a great emphasis on testing parts in Friday free practice sessions.

Meanwhile in a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Germany, the 2020 calendar was formally confirmed.

A number of changes to the 2020 Sporting Regulations were also discussed and will be proposed to the Council for a decision by e-vote.

In addition, the Council was presented with a detailed update of the draft 2021 Sporting, Technical and Financial Regulations, providing it with the information required for the e-vote which will be held in order for the regulations to be published by 31 October.