The British grand prix, which it has recently been confirmed will be taking place at Silverstone, will go ahead on the same day as the World Cup final, Formula One organisers have confirmed. There had been concerns that scheduling the race alongside such a major sporting event might lead to a decline in attendances.

The 2010 season will get under way in Bahrain, rather in Australia as has happened in the past, and the final race will take place in Brazil, as opposed to Abu Dhabi where the season ended this year.

There will be a first grand prix for South Korea too, where work is still taking place to complete the track. Organisers have promised that the circuit, being built in the South Cholla province, will be ready by July in time for its October race.

Full Formula One calendar for 2010

14 March Bahrain

28 March Australia

4 April Malaysia

18 April China

9 May Spain

16 May Monaco

30 March Turkey

13 June Canada

27 June Europe

11 July Great Britain

25 July Germany

1 August Hungary

29 August Belgium

12 September Italy

26 September Singapore

3 October Japan

17 October Korea

31 October Abu Dhabi

14 November Brazil