The circuit will then head to Bahrain for a double-header with the Bahrain Grand Prix, followed by Sakhir Grand Prix a week later.

The season will be concluded on 13 December with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit.

The FIA also confirmed via a statement that the Chinese Grand Prix, which was initially postponed earlier this year, has now been cancelled.

“We can confirm that Turkey, Bahrain (hosting two races), and Abu Dhabi will be part of the revised season and want to express our thanks to the hard work of all our promoters and partners in making this 17-race season possible.

“Sadly, we will not be racing in China this season and want to thank our partner Juss Sports for their support and engagement in recent months and hugely look forward to returning to Shanghai next year.

"We can confirm that a number of races in the revised 2020 season will be open to a limited number of fans, including hospitality, and we are working with each promoter to finalise the details.

“While we want to see as many fans as possible return as soon as it is safe to do so, our priority remains the safety of the Formula 1 community and the communities we visit, and we review fan access on this basis.

“Due to the ongoing fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic we continue to maintain close dialogue with all promoters and local authorities to ensure we operate in the safest way possible and monitor each national situation closely – including travel restrictions and local health procedures.”

The drivers and their teams are at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps this week for Sunday's Belgium Grand Prix.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport