World champion Verstappen criticizes the brand new Formula 1 calendar

24 races are too many for the Red Bull superstar, he expresses doubts approximately the lengthy-term Formula 1 whereabouts.

The two-time global champion Max Verstappen has expressed doubts as to how lengthy he's going to Formula 1 will still be preserved. The Dutchman said Thursday that increasing the race calendar to a document 24 races become “really not supporting” in terms of staying lengthy. “There are too many for me, but we need to address it,” stated Verstappen on the British Grand Prix.

Formula 1 published the file calendar of 24 races for 2024 on Wednesday. It runs from early March to December and ends with  triple headers – 3 races on consecutive weekends. Most recently, Verstappen also criticized the sprint format and the engine guidelines for 2026. “More things ought to come together in order that I can determine whether to stay longer or no longer. All of this stuff are certainly no longer useful,” emphasized the sector champion.

Verstappen, whose settlement runs till the quit of 2028, has competed in 172 Formula 1 races because his debut in 2015. In the world championship standings, the Dutchman is eighty one points in advance of his Mexican team-mate Sergio Perez after 9 races.

However, the 25-yr-antique Dutchman’s Mercedes rival George Russell laughed at this, suggesting the hazard of resignation should most effective be part of the negotiating function for a fair greater lucrative deal. “I assume it’s all a large tactic, his chance to surrender,” said the Briton, including, “I hope he doesn’t. I hope he remains as long as me because I need to combat the best riders within the international.”