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Formula 1 drivers have reasserted calls for quality over quantity on the sport’s calendar with some branding the impending 24
The upcoming 2024 F1 season will feature a record-breaking calendar of 24 grands prix, a result of the sport’s popularity surge since Liberty Media took over in 2017. This expansion has introduced new locations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, along with races in Miami and Las Vegas. Many drivers and teams express concerns about the sustainability of the extensive calendar, fearing oversaturation. With Liberty Media aiming for 25 races annually, drivers like Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz believe the current race schedule is already pushing the limits for drivers and team members. Contemplations on the quality of life versus the quantity of races have arisen, with suggestions that further expansions may require driver rotations, a prospect many find concerning for the future of Formula One.
