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Spa GP: Formula 1 only wants eight GPs in Europe
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13/01/2025 at 13:4313/01/2025 at 13:58 Spa Grand Prix president Melchior Wathelet admits to difficult talks with Formula One to keep its event on the calendar until 2031 as the sport wants a maximum of eight races in Europe. Last week, F1 confirmed an extension beyond 2026 of the Belgian Grand Prix’s contract, but there’s a twist. The event’s schedule will be part of a new rotational system implemented by the sport that will see the race drop off the calendar in 2028 and 2030. The commitment offers Spa a longer-term guarantee, ensuring its financial sustainability while aligning with F1's strategy to keep the calendar within its maximum limit of 24...
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