So there will be 20 Formula One races in 2011, making it the longest season ever, extending from the Bahrain GP in early March to the Brazilian GP on November 27. FIAConfirms Record 20-Race 2011 Season. The FIA also announced yesterday that no entry had met the required standard to fill the vacant 13th team spot, dashing former world champion Jacques Villeneuve’s hopes of returning to the grid next year. “None of the candidates meet the requirements to be granted an entry,” FIA said.