Dominic Perrottet, Premier of New South Wales in Australia, has criticised Formula 1 for extending its deal with Melbourne until the end of 2035. From next year, the two main feeder series to F1, Formula 2 and Formula 3, will be heading down under to contest support races in Melbourne, while the pinnacle of motorsport will continue to head there until at least 2035 in a mega new deal for the circuit. Around 419,000 fans attended the Australian Grand Prix this year following its two-year absence from the calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is “delighted” that the race will be sticking around for another 13 races. READ: ‘It’s against the...
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