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Formula 1: does the 2024 season promise to be as long as it is boring?

2024-02-29T06:17:18.421Z

Highlights: The 2024 Formula 1 season is set to be the longest in the history of the sport. Cédric Callier says that 24 races is too many and that it will be boring. He says that the battle behind Red Bull could prove to be tough. Imagine if Ferrari (or McLaren) manages to win, Callier adds. Click here to read the full interview with Callier and see the rest of the F1 World Cup 2014 coverage here: http://www.f1worldcup2014.com/en/news/features/f1-world-cup-2014-en-news/index.html.


DEBATE – While many voices in the paddock affirm that Max Verstappen already has his 4th title in his pocket even before the start of hostilities, the question arises of the interest of this new vintage.


YES according to Cédric CALLIER

First of all, let's be clear: 24 events are too many, far too many.

Even more so when you add sprint races for which we are still looking for utility other than accounting (and financial).

And even more so when you already know the ending.

Who, today, would want to follow a series of 24 episodes knowing the outcome?

For those who have fond and exhilarating memories of the formidable vintage of 2021 – completed by Max Verstappen's first title won on the final lap of the final race – the following two have little flavor.

To discover

  • Formula 1: drivers ranking

  • Formula 1: the season calendar

At one time, Sergio Pérez, without matching the Dutchman, managed to tickle him at Red Bull in certain races.

Which is no longer the case and the Mexican, who we knew as a wolf on the track, has over time become nothing more than a gentle lamb bleating softly.

So certainly, the battle behind Red Bull could prove to be tough.

Except that at present, we have no certainty.

Imagine if Ferrari (or McLaren) manages to win…

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Source: lefigaro

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