Formula 1: Managing Director Stefano Domenicali brings season with 30 races

With 23 races the Formula 1 calendar this year is as full of as never before in the history of the royal class of motorsport. Nevertheless, Managing Director Stefano Domenicali wants to continue even more Grands Prix per season. That does not matter to all.

"I think the potential is there to go to 24. I would even say we have potential for 30 races! At least when it comes to the interest we register around the world," said the Italian SKY about the future ambitions of Formula 1.

Domenicali, especially new locations outside Europe brought into conversation. "It's not just Las Vegas. There are also other cities interested in Formula One. In addition to America and next to China, I also see a lot of potential in Africa. The interest there is great. And that's a part of the world That is missing us in our race calendar, "emphasized the 56-year-old. Ultimately, more races would also mean more revenues.

If necessary, this also meant to separate from contaminated sites. "There are some organizers whose treaties expire. Good possible that some of the existing Grands Prix will no longer be part of the calendar," says Domenicali. For many traditional European routes that could mean that

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Criticism for the plans was last again and again from the racing stables. Many teams are completely busy anyway, especially the mechanics work on the limit. Currently, an upper limit of a maximum of 24 races per year applies. This is held in the so-called Concorde Agreement, which is still valid until 2025.