- Next season scheduled to be longest in Formula One history
- Replacements line up after Hanoi politics force abandonment
Formula One has announced a 23-race calendar for the 2021 season which, if the schedule is completed, will be the longest in F1 history. The highly anticipated Vietnam Grand Prix will, however, not feature and a replacement for its slot remains to be confirmed but the controversial meeting in Saudi Arabia has been included.
F1 has previously held a maximum of 21 races in a season and this calendar represents the most ambitious plans yet by owners Liberty Media. The sport’s CEO Chase Carey was optimistic that having thus far successfully managed a 17-race season in 2020 despite the pandemic, next year would represent a return to normality for the sport, including having fans attending races.
Written by Giles Richards
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/nov/10/formula-one-plan-longest-season-23-race-2021-calendar-with-vietnam-grand-prix-cancelled-motor-sport under the title “F1 plans longest season and 23-race 2021 calendar after Vietnam cancelled”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
