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F1 will take on a record-breaking 24-race schedule this season, with a triple-header to finish. Former World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has had his say…
Former F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has described the end-of-season triple-header in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi as “brutal”. The addition of Qatar to the schedule has made the final stretch of the season grueling for teams and media alike. Villeneuve emphasized the challenges faced by the media due to increased costs and complicated travel arrangements. He also highlighted the difficulties for teams and staff, including the impact on time zones and the hectic nature of setting up for three consecutive races. Although in-season testing has been banned, reducing the workload for drivers, Villeneuve noted that the increased number of races has made the schedule more demanding on mechanics.
