Formula 1 recently announced the calendar for the 2022 season. And as expected, a record 23 races will be held there. The sport also tried to host 23 races in the 2021 season, but due to travel restrictions in certain countries it was forced to reduce the season to 22 races. While fans are happy that the sport will have 23 races, ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean was a little upset after the announcement.
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Romain Grosjean expresses disappointment with the F1 calendar 2022
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Grosjean currently drives the IndyCar series in the US but continues to race F1. He used social media to express his disappointment as several F1 races will clash with the IndyCar races.
“Monaco and Indy 500 on the same weekend and the French GP on the same weekend as Iowa, ”tweeted the former Haas rider.
It is pure coincidence that the French GP and the Iowa race meet. But the Indy 500 and the Monaco GP had already clashed before.
Previously, Fernando Alonso had to miss the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017 as he competed in the Indy 500 race on the same day. Jenson Button, his former teammate, replaced him in a one-off appearance.
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali was enthusiastic after the announcement of the new 2022 season calendar. In the 2022 season, the sport will introduce new cars and new regulations.
“We’re excited to announce the 2022 calendar as we prepare to enter a new era for the sport, with brand new regulations and cars for the next year designed to bring racing closer.
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MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali speaks in the Ferrari garage during the final practice session for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Lars Baron / Getty Images)
“This season has been amazing so far, with great fights on the track, a huge crowd to tune in and fans returning to the races after the effects of the pandemic.
“We look forward to welcoming more fans again next season and hope that 2022 will feel more normal than the life we’ve all experienced in the past two years.” said Stefano.
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With the announcement of the 23 races, F1 has taken its first steps into its new future. We all hope that the new season will live up to their expectations and reach the level of the 2021 season.
Are you satisfied with the calendar? Let us know.
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