F1 has now hit the 24-race cap that was agreed with the teams. However, the packed calendar has led to scepticism overby 2030, as well as questions about the toll placed on F1 staff who are already stretched thin.
Azerbaijan has been moved forward but retains a questionable back-to-back combination with America. Canada remains separate from the other rounds in the United States, while Qatar stages a curious Middle East standalone event at the beginning of October.and teams make of the changes when they next face the media at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.
Championship officials have confirmed that the race will be run on a Saturday, with a 10pm local start time . The 50-lap penultimate round of the 2023 season will feature the latest start time in F1 history. Qatar, which made its F1 debut on the revised 2021 calendar, will return after taking a break this year to host the men’s FIFA World Cup in November.
A final decision over the Shanghai race is set to be taken after the National Congress in October amid the country’s approach to COVID-19 outbreaks.
If China does drop off the calender due to Covid issue I hope that FIA finds a replacement race at Malaysia or at Turkey.