Max Verstappen Shares His Ideal F1 Calendar Ahead of Las Vegas GP

As the current F1 season progresses, Max Verstappen has revealed his vision for an ideal Formula 1 calendar. In a recent interview, the Red Bull driver expressed his desire for a reduced number of races, elimination of sprint events, and a decrease in street circuit races. Verstappen’s proposed calendar includes two-day race weekends, a more streamlined schedule, and only one practice session before qualifying and the main race.

The current F1 calendar comprises 24 races and six sprint events, spanning 21 countries and five continents over a period of 10 months. In contrast, when Verstappen joined F1 in 2015, there were 19 races and no sprint events. The Red Bull driver is currently third in the championship standings, 49 points behind leader Lando Norris and 25 points behind Oscar Piastri, with three races and a sprint remaining.

Verstappen has been pleased with the advancements made by his team, which have enabled him to close the gap to the championship leaders. “It’s been good, for sure,” he said. “I think every season you want to try and be better, which is not always easy, but you try to be more consistent.” However, he acknowledged that the season has not gone as planned, with the team facing challenges and setbacks.

With only a few events left in the season, Verstappen will need to perform exceptionally well to win the championship. He would require three wins in the remaining races, combined with DNFs from Norris and Piastri, to overturn the current standings. As the season draws to a close, Verstappen’s comments provide insight into his preferences for the future of F1 and the changes he would like to see implemented to improve the sport.