F1’s off-track drama heats up as Covid threatens to scupper busy schedule

12-Aug-2021 15:28:54 | The Guardian

Bosses want 23 races to take place this year, but cancellations could cause a domino effect throughout the entire calendar

On its summer break after a blistering first half of the season, Formula One continues to bask in the warm glow of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s gripping title fight. The pair have a chance to relax now but it’s likely neither will be able to completely banish from their minds the consideration of what comes next, who has the edge and the pressing concern of where and when they will resume battle.

F1 has completed 11 races thus far, with Hamilton leading Verstappen by eight points after turning round a deficit that stood at 33 prior to the British Grand Prix. The sport’s intent is that they should conclude their fight over 12 more races to take the season to 23 – the stated aim at the beginning of the year and a record number in a single campaign.

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F1’s off-track drama heats up as Covid threatens to scupper busy schedule