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Reduced number of GPs will ‘massively increase value'

Rather than add more races to the calendar, Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says F1 should reduce the number of races as it would 'massively increase the value' of the sport. This season there are 21 races on the calendar, the longest to date, including the sport's first-ever triple header. Next year is set to remain at 21 with Germany reportedly making way for Miami. And while F1's owners Liberty Media have spoken in the past about a 25-race calendar, Abiteboul believes that would detract from the value of the brand. He told Motorsport.com: 'We need to be able to engage with fans but is has to remain something special. We are already way above what should be the figure for something...
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