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F1 EXPLAINS: Organising new races, planning for the future and prioritising sustainability – How the F1 calendar is created
Planning the order and logistics of the extensive Formula 1 calendar is not a straightforward job. From choosing new race locations to scheduling each round, the intricacies of a season require a lot of planning.
In the latest episode of F1 Explains, hosts Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill quiz Louise Young, Formula 1 Director of Race Promotion, on exactly how her team organises the calendar.
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What goes into negotiating a race contract? How does Louise work with promoters, the groups who operate each racetrack? And how are races ordered to ensure that freight can be moved in the most sustainable way?
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Louise also reveals how each Grand Prix is a year in the making as she shines a light on how promoters are “the unsung heroes of our sport” that “bring everything to life” each season.
To listen to the full episode, hit go on the audio player above – or click here to listen on your preferred podcasting platform.
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F1 Explains listeners Chris in Queensland, Cameron in Canada, Chrissy in the US and Bear from California had their questions on the F1 calendar answered in this episode. If you have a question about how Formula 1 works, send it to F1Explains@F1.com.
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