Increasing to a 22-race Formula 1 calendar in 2020 will only offer a marginal commercial gain for midfield teams, according to Racing Point chief Otmar Szafnauer. F1 is poised for a record-breaking 22-race schedule next year after officials in Spain confirmed earlier this week that government funding had been released to keep its grand prix alive. Expanding to 22 races is set to stretch teams on both parts and personnel, but will offer a financial benefit thanks to the added promotional fees that will contribute to F1’s revenue, and ultimately work its way back to the teams. While the bigger F1 teams are set to gain the most thanks to their more favourable commercial agreements,...
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