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 took over from Monza in Italy, and A1-Ring brought the series to Austria for the first time. The street circuit in Helsinki was a unique addition to the calendar, serving as the first three-hour race. Two American events of three hours each replaced the former season-ending flyaway race in China, visiting Sebring and Laguna Seca.