The takeover of Formula 1 by Liberty Media and the Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’ have been a couple of the major factors that have seen the popularity of Formula 1 increase. The sport has become a major hit in the USA, after previously being overshadowed by IndyCar and NASCAR, while the growth of the sport in the Middle East has led to Saudi Arabi launching a ten-year motorsport project. The calendar for 2023 will feature a record high of 23 races over the course of the year, one less than originally planned after the Chinese Grand Prix was once again cancelled due to Covid. There have also been rumours that a new team could join the grid, with Andretti-Cadillac pushing hard to...
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