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The F1 circus was in Abu Dhabi for the 2023 season finale this past weekend, having arrived from the other
Next year’s Formula 1 calendar is set to feature a record-breaking 24 races, including a triple-header in Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. The packed schedule, combined with the jetlag and fatigue faced by the teams, is causing concerns about the sustainability and well-being of everyone involved. Formula 1 has progressively increased the number of races over the past two decades, from 18 to now potentially 24. The back-to-back nature of the final two races in Vegas and Abu Dhabi has been criticized for its impracticality and sustainability. Additionally, there are worries about the quality of the races and the dominance of one team, with Red Bull winning 19 out of 22 races this year. The increasing number of races is diluting the specialness of each event and hindering the ability to fully enjoy them. The fatigue and exhaustion experienced by the teams and personnel are issues that need to be seriously addressed.