Formula 1 teams are in discussions over the amount of test days, and number of engines permitted in 2020, in the wake of a potential 22-race calendar. Formula 1 has already agreed deals with Vietnam and the Netherlands, while Spain is poised to receive a one-year extension – giving it more time to discuss a longer deal – after the Catalan government approved plans to renew the event. Even with Germany’s anticipated departure from the calendar it would lead Formula 1 to a record-breaking 22 events, assuming both new-for-2020 races are ready on time. It is understood that the calendar can be arranged in such a manner that the championship will avoid having three races...
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