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Todt hits out at 'privileged' who lament F1 calendar expansion

FIA president Jean Todt chastised those in F1 who bemoan the calendar's expansion to 22 races this season, insisting they should consider themselves "blessed" to be part of the sport. Grand Prix racing's schedule will reach a record high in 2020, with regulations allowing for an increase up to 25 races in the future. But the current expansion also implies a heightened burden and strain on team personnel, inevitable consequences that F1 will combat in 2021 by shortening the race weekend schedule. Todt "amazed" by Mercedes' continued title success However, Todt believes that passion should surpass the worries of stress for those who are fortunate enough to work in the...
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