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2016 calendar to be condensed with April start

The 2016 Formula 1 calendar looks set to start later and end earlier in a move to create shorter gaps between races. The opening Australian Grand Prix will take place on April 3rd, two weeks later than its usual mid-March slot according to race organisers. The later start will also mean the race itself starts earlier due to daylight saving time. A 3pm local start time is likely to account for an earlier sunset. "It's fantastic that Melbourne will again play host to the opening round of the FIA Formula One World Championship," said Australian GP chairman Andrew Westacott. "Over the past 20 years Melbourne has become synonymous with the start of a new Formula One season, and...
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