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Formula 1 is set to undertake a 24-race calendar this year, which will mark a new record for the sport.
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has dismissed the notion that Formula 1 needs to reduce the number of races on its calendar to prioritize the well-being of its staff. Despite setting a record with 24 races slated for this year, with the cancellation of races in China and Emilia Romagna, the 2023 calendar was initially planned for 24 events but was reduced to 22. Concerns have been raised about the toll the lengthy schedule takes on traveling team members. Vasseur believes teams can find their own solutions to minimize the impact of the increased schedule, such as rotating mechanics or having separate groups of mechanics handle the races and car upkeep at the factory. F1 has been adding more races to its calendar in recent years, indicating the sport’s popularity and interest in hosting Grand Prix events. Vasseur suggests that grouping certain parts of the schedule will provide some relief for the staff, and while proper rest management is crucial, he does not believe reducing the number of events is necessary.
