Other notable team owners include the UK’s Virgin Racing, backed by Sir Richard Branson; Venturi, a Monte Carlo-based team that is supported by Hollywood star Leonardo di Caprio; and E.Dams-Renault, which is based in Le Mans and backed by F1 legend Alain Prost.
The race schedule
Sept 13: Beijing, China
Nov 22: Putrajaya, Malaysia
Dec 13: Punta del Este, Uruguay
Jan 10: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 14: Venue to be announced
March 14: Miami, US
April 4: Long Beach, US
May 9: Monte Carlo, Monaco
May 30: Berlin, Germany
June 27: London, England