Ross Brawn has expressed some concern over the ever increasing calendar which he believes will stretch the teams to the limit if the trend continues.
The 2011 calendar which includes all 19 rounds featured this season as well as the inaugural Indian grand prix, bringing the total to a record 20 races.
Several other races are vying to join the calendar in 2012, including the confirmed Texas GP, the pencilled in Rome GP and Russian GP, whilst Bernie Ecclestone has expressed an interest in a second US race.
That could expand the calendar to 24 races in the near future unless others are dropped.
Mercedes team principal Brawn, says whilst the expansion is good for F1, the mechanics and engineers are being strained beyond their capabilities. Possibly leading to a second crew to alternate at every other race, adding expense.
“We want to have these extra races because it’s good for Formula 1, but it’s reaching a critical stage in terms of people being able to cope,” said the Brit.
“People all have families, and when you’re away for 20 races that’s a lot of time away from home.
“So I think we’re going to have to start thinking about the time available for people when they’re not at the racetrack.
“We’ll find solutions, but it does need careful consideration.”
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