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F1 CEO hits back at drivers' schedule gripes

Apr.25 Stefano Domenicali is taking a hard-line stance against drivers griping about Formula 1's ever-intensifying schedule. Max Verstappen complained about the extra 'stress' the sprint weekend format puts on the mechanics in particular, with Lando Norris agreeing: 'It's not healthy for them. 'It's not sustainable,' the McLaren driver added. These new complaints are on top of existing concerns about the unprecedentedly long calendars these days, with 24 races last year, 24 in 2024, and another 24 now on the table for next season. 'I talk to them,' F1 CEO Domenicali is quoted by Italy's Autosprint, 'and if you don't want to drive in Formula 1, you are not obliged to do so. 'It's a...
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