Formula 1 faces criticism over its expanding calendar, with a new analysis identifying 24 races over the past decade that have been labeled “pointless” due to their lack of championship significance at the end of the season.
The issue was highlighted in a report that notes F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has held discussions with reigning world champion Max Verstappen, who has been vocal about the growing number of races on the schedule.
Verstappen has argued that the increased quantity of grands prix dilutes the quality of the championship and places excessive demands on teams and drivers.
The article, written by Kieran Jackson, was published on November 7, 2026.
