Max Verstappen addresses 24-race F1 calendar: ‘I wish it was less’

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has expressed frustration with Formula 1's demanding 24-race schedule, admitting he wishes there were fewer rounds. Speaking ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix—the final race of a three-event stretch following Austin and Mexico City—Verstappen noted that extensive travel creates strain, particularly due to spending time away from his family.

Verstappen also linked the demanding schedule to driver illness in Mexico, while Fernando Alonso agreed that 24 rounds is borderline excessive and cited inefficient travel planning. Conversely, Racing Bulls rookie driver Arvid Lindblad stated he is comfortable with the expanded calendar because of his enthusiasm for racing.