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Sergio Perez has reiterated his concerns regarding Formula 1’s growing calendar, claiming that the record 24 rounds planned this year
The 2023 F1 calendar, already reaching a record 22 races, now includes the Chinese Grand Prix and the Emilia Romagna GP in Imola, boosting the series. Despite financial and commercial growth, concerns about the impact on health were raised by Perez at the Red Bull RB20 launch in Milton Keynes. Perez highlighted the challenges of managing energy levels amidst the expanded 24-race calendar, emphasizing the importance of planning and staying fresh. He expressed a preference for quality over quantity, suggesting that a 20-race season would be ideal, leaving the decision to others. Paddock fatigue and the need for a more efficient schedule were major talking points after back-to-back races like Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi in 2023. Perez stressed the importance of looking after everyone in the sport, maintaining a high quality level, and taking exhaustion seriously to ensure a sustainable and successful future for Formula 1.
