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F1 will hope to complete a record-breaking 24-race schedule this season, but is that too much?
Max Verstappen has criticized the F1 24-race calendar as “way over the limit,” expressing concern about the sustainability and impact on quality of life for drivers and teams. The sport is set to break the record for most races in a single season with 24 races including the Emilia Romagna and Chinese Grands Prix. Teams have begun rotating their on-the-ground workforce to manage the busy schedule, but the same approach cannot be applied to drivers. Verstappen emphasized the importance of quality over quantity, highlighting the strain of extensive travel and time away from home. He called for F1 to consider the well-being of participants and warned that pushing limits could lead to shorter careers.
