The FIA has released a revised calendar for the 2008 world championship.

The Belgian Grand Prix will now take place on September 7 and the Italian will take place on September 14. The Japanese event, will take place a week earlier than previously announced on October 12. The Chinese Grand Prix has been switched to October 19.

The only explanation for FIA's decision is the clashing of events in the regions. So, the new schedule must draw the maximum number of people to the events.

So, the new 2008 calendar looks as follows:

6 Mar Australia
23 Mar Malaysia
6 Apr Bahrain
27 Apr Spain
11 May Turkey
25 May Monaco
8 Jun Canada*
22 Jun France
6 Jul Great Britain
20 Jul Germany
3 Aug Hungary
24 Aug Europe**
7 Sep Belgium
14 Sep Italy
28 Sep Singapore**
12 Oct Japan
19 Oct China
2 Nov Brazil

Canada is still provisional. European and Singapore races are subject to circuit approval.