Several members of the Formula 1 paddock are said to have been caught by surprise when the 24-race calendar for 2023 was announced, according to a report by the Guardian. The F1 schedule has been gradually expanding in recent years, with the exception of 2020, when there were 17 grand prix during the COVID-affected campaign. 2021 saw a record 22 races held over the course of the season, and there were set to be 23 this year, before the Russian Grand Prix was cancelled due to the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. For the first time ever, 24 races will be held next season, in a schedule that will see the teams travel over 13,000 kilometres, and that is without heading back home...
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