1997 F1 Calendar & Schedule

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Race Calendar & Schedule

9 Mar – 26 Oct · 17 rounds

17
Events
5
Continents
14
Countries
63,831km
Travel distance
1.6× around the world
WilliamsF1's TOP 10 by Jonathan Williams - No. 1

Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F310B (right) turns into the passing Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Williams FW19 in a vain attempt to take his Championship rival out of the race. Villeneuve survived to finished third and took the Championship crown; Schumacher retired and was disqualified from the Championship.
European Grand Prix, Jerez, Spain, 26 October 1997.

The 1997 F1 calendar featured 17 Grands Prix, starting with the Australian grand prix in Melbourne and ending with the dramatic European Grand Prix at Jerez.

The 1997 Formula 1 season is best remembered for the intense title fight between Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher. Their championship battle reached boiling point in the final race, where Schumacher’s collision with Villeneuve became one of the most controversial moments in F1 history. Villeneuve went on to claim his first and only World Championship, while Williams secured the Constructors’ title.

Below you can find the complete 1997 Formula 1 Grand Prix calendar, including all race dates, circuits and locations from the 1997 F1 season.

1997 F1 GP Race Schedule

1997 F1 Calendar — Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in the 1997 F1 season?
The 1997 Formula 1 season consists of 17 Grand Prix races on the official FIA calendar.
Who has the most wins in the 1997 F1 season?
Jacques Villeneuve currently leads the win count in the 1997 Formula 1 season with 7 Grand Prix victories.
When does the 1997 F1 season start?
The 1997 Formula 1 season starts with the 1997 Australian F1 GP on March 9.
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