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Domenicali defends F1 calendar amid driver criticism

Dec.18 Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has pushed back against criticism from drivers about the growing physical and logistical demands of the modern calendar, insisting the sport's 24-race schedule remains modest by global sporting standards. With the season's final stretch featuring long-haul trips and time-zone swings across Asia, the Americas and the Middle East, several drivers – including Fernando Alonso – have questioned whether the current format is sustainable. Domenicali, however, says the criticism is being overstated. 'I don't think it's a criticism,' Domenicali told L'Equipe. 'Of course, the end of the season is tough, but these are incredible professionals who...
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