F1 Season Interrupted: Lando Norris Chases Verstappen During Break
- The current F1 season has a four-week break between races, with the last race held in Singapore.
- This break is a result of F1's strategy to cluster races geographically, leading to a reshuffled calendar.
- The lengthy hiatus has raised concerns among fans, but future seasons will implement tighter schedules to prevent similar situations.
The current Formula 1 season is experiencing a four-week break, which has surprised fans as it follows closely after the summer shutdown. The last race took place in Singapore, and the next event is scheduled for October 20 in Austin, Texas. This extended hiatus is attributed to F1's strategy of clustering races geographically to minimize its carbon footprint, resulting in a reshuffling of the race calendar. Notably, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was moved from May to September, while the Japanese Grand Prix was rescheduled to April, leaving little flexibility for other races. The scheduling challenges are compounded by climate considerations and existing contractual agreements, making it impractical to adjust the US Grand Prix date, which is part of a triple-header with Mexico and Brazil. Additionally, the extreme heat in Qatar during early October has made it unfeasible to hold races at that time. Looking ahead, the 2025 season will see a more compact schedule with no more than a two-week gap between races after the summer break, addressing the current concerns about lengthy intervals between events.