F1: Domenicali says F1 could easily have a 30-race schedule

Formula 1 has so much interest in new grands prix that it could easily sustain a 30-race calendar if it wanted, reckons CEO Stefano Domenicali.

We are living in a great moment for Formula 1, there’s no doubt,” Domenicali told The Race.

“In terms of sporting intensity on the track, in terms of interest from stakeholders, from the public, a new audience coming in and a new way of talking with the new audiences, and having a clear path in the regulations for a future that is very relevant to our DNA and the future technology and sustainability with this type of fuel and hybridization.

“And therefore, it’s true that there is a big interest for new places – or old places! – to be part of our calendar.

“I think that with no doubt, without any kind of limitation that is correct to keep, there could be easily over 30 venues that we could do [a deal with] tomorrow, but we cannot go in this direction.

“It’s a good problem to have, to manage the most important in terms of strategy, in terms of business, in terms of the future of where we have to go.

“It’s something that we are now understanding as to what is the best grands prix that we want to keep in a stable base, or we may think for certain places where there could be a rotation.

“These are thoughts that we are elaborating on.”