Singapore organisers are thought to be arguing that as the ‘Monaco of Asia’,
and with the set-up costs of a night race so vast, the race should, like the
one in the Principality, not be subject to a hosting fee.

2013 Formula 1 calendar (Provisional)

March 17: Australia (Melbourne)
March 24: Malaysia (Sepang)
April 14: China (Shanghai)
April 21: Bahrain (Sakhir)
May 12: Spain (Barcelona)
May 26: Monaco (Monte Carlo)
June 9: Canada (Montreal)
June 16: America (New Jersey) *
June 30: Britain (Silverstone)
July 21: Germany (Nurburgring)*
July 28: Hungary (Hungaroring)
Sep 1: Belgium (Spa)
Sep 8: Italy (Monza)
Sep 22: Singapore (Marina Bay) *
Oct 6: Japan (Suzuka)
Oct 13: Korea (Yeongam) *
Oct 27: India (Buddh International Circuit)
Nov 3: Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
Nov 17: United States (Austin)
Nov 24: Brazil (Interlagos)

* subject to confirmation