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Formula 1’s major schedule issue isn’t going away, but it can be improved

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As a seasoned gamer of Formula 1, I’ve witnessed the evolution of this thrilling sport over the years, and it’s undeniable that the expanded calendar has brought more races to our screens. However, the environmental cost of traveling across the globe multiple times is a concern that can no longer be ignored. The teams are like nomads, trudging through deserts, scaling mountains, and crossing oceans – all in the name of racing.

Over the past ten years, Formula 1’s race schedule has significantly increased, with more than 20 events now being commonplace in a season. This year marked an unprecedented 24 races on the calendar, providing fans with more racing action but also necessitating that teams travel extensively.

Repeating trips to the same region numerous times throughout the sports season can make the schedule far from eco-friendly, and this is particularly relevant as Formula 1 is aiming to achieve their Net Zero goal by 2030.

As a gamer, I’m excited about the upcoming 2024 season, which will see us racking up an impressive total of 194,455 kilometers on the road – that’s nearly five times around our planet! However, it’s important to note that this represents a 7% decrease from last season’s travel distance. While any reduction is welcome, there’s definitely room for further cuts. The FIA talks about an optimal calendar, but it seems we’re still a few years away from seeing it in action.

Formula 1 must do two things

For a more eco-friendly future, it’s crucial to eliminate tripleheader events completely from the schedule, and instead, organize races based on geographical regions.

Instead of making teams journey from Texas to Mexico, then to South America for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, only to return to the U.S. for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a more efficient schedule should limit the distance a team needs to travel significantly. This could be achieved by minimizing the overall travel distance by thousands of kilometers.

A more environmentally friendly calendar could look something like this:

  1. Bahrain
  2. Saudi Arabia
  3. Australia
  4. Japan
  5. China
  6. Imola
  7. Monza
  8. Monaco
  9. Spain
  10. Belgium
  11. Netherlands
  12. Hungary
  13. Austria
  14. Silverstone
  15. Azerbaijan
  16. Singapore
  17. Canada
  18. Miami
  19. Austin
  20. Las Vegas
  21. Mexico
  22. Brazil
  23. Qatar
  24. Abu Dhabi

As an enthusiast, I can’t help but share my thoughts on rearranging these races. It might seem challenging from a timing perspective, but trust me, it would significantly cut down the total travel distance by no less than 30,000 kilometers!

Besides considering the environmental aspect, Formula 1 should also focus on the well-being of their traveling team members. Being away from family for extended periods and constantly adapting to new time zones can take a toll, both physically and mentally. Though it may appear insignificant now, addressing this issue promptly is important.

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2024-10-02 17:32

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