Formula 1 news- Two-day race weekends are on the table for an F1 'super season' - Mattia Binotto
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ByEurosport
Updated 28/03/2020 at 14:15 GMT
Formula 1 teams are considering a 'super season' that runs into January 2021 and includes two-day race weekends, according to Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto.
Mattia Binotto (Ferrari) - Montmelo 20/02/2020
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F1 CEO Chase Carey said earlier this week that a schedule of 15-18 races this year could still be pieced together once lockdown restrictions are eased.
But with government restrictions still in place around the world, and could be for some time, a move to two-day grand prix events and a season that rolls over into next January is a viable option, according to Binotto.
"We are engaged in constant dialogue," Binotto told Sky Italia.
"I have felt, along with the other team principals, that these are crucial moments.
"With regards to the timetable, we have given Carey and the FIA the freedom to define the calendar as they need to under these conditions.
"We can also have two-day weekends, with free practice moved to Saturday morning, so that we can meet the logistical needs in case of grands prix being close together.
"In addition, the current shutdown leaves room for the possibility of being able to compete in August if there are conditions to be able to do so."
When asked if finishing the season in January 2021 with some additional races was being considered, he replied: "These are all places where we, as a team, need to ensure maximum availability.
If this [move] allows us to guarantee a more complete 2020 world championship, with the following season not starting until March, there is great availability for that.
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