Mugello took over from Monza in Italy, and A1-Ring also brought the series to Austria for the first time. A street circuit in Helsinki was unique to the calendar, and served as the first race of a shorter three-hour duration. Two American events of a three-hour duration replaced the former season-ending fly-away race in China, visiting Sebring and Laguna Seca.
Mugello became the new host for races in Italy, while A1-Ring introduced the series to Austria for the first time. Helsinki's street circuit was a unique addition to the calendar, hosting the inaugural three-hour race. Two American events of three hours each replaced the previous season's flyaway race in China, which visited Sebring and Laguna Seca.