In the coming years, Formula 1 wants to work towards a calendar with 24 races, a number of which are rotating. Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey announced this in an online meeting with investors.
While there are ‘only’ 18 races on the program this year due to the corona virus, the calendar for next season has 23. This is because Saudi Arabia has been added to the list of destinations. A number of drivers – including Max Verstappen – have meanwhile indicated that they consider this to be on the broad side. Especially because the mechanics are away from home a lot. In addition, the current season has shown that triple headers – three consecutive race weekends – have a significant impact on the teams.
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When it comes to Formula 1, however, it will not stop at 23. In the coming years, they want to work towards a calendar consisting of 24 races. A number of destinations must then change seasonally. “Looking beyond 2021, we feel good about the enthusiasm of venues around the world to host Formula 1,” Chase Carey is quoted as saying. Motorsport.com.
“Many of the venues where we have raced this year have shown interest in new races. Also other countries are more interested than ever before. races are likely to rotate so that we can visit some new partners. However, these are limited as long-term partnerships are our priority, “he said.
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