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The F1 calendar currently consists of 24 grand prix events, the most that has ever been seen in the sport’s history.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has proposed a plan to accommodate 28 venues as F1 grand prix hosts moving forward, despite the ongoing F1 campaign already consisting of 24 races, the most ever in the sport’s history. Brown emphasized that 24 races is the maximum that can be achieved without posing health risks to staff members, a sentiment echoed by drivers and team bosses. He suggested a structure with 20 permanent locations and eight rotating rounds to maintain the calendar at 24 grands prix annually, aiming to tap into the high interest from multiple venues not currently on the schedule. F1’s schedule has been expanding in recent years with the addition of new locations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Miami, and Las Vegas, thanks to the management of F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali who has been praised by Brown for his work in navigating the complexities of scheduling in collaboration with various stakeholders. Brown highlighted the challenges in finalizing the calendar due to factors such as other sports events, TV schedules, and holidays, but expressed confidence in the consultative and collaborative approach taken by Formula 1 and the FIA in addressing these issues to sustain the growth and popularity of the sport.
