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The shortest seasons in Formula 1 history

The 2020 Formula 1 campaign was supposed to be the longest ever. It may end up being one of the shortest, but which seasons would it join? Chase Carey has claimed that there will be 15 to 18 races this year, but even he must realise that that's a hugely optimistic number. Unless they opt for a 2020-21 super season, around 10 looks far more likely. Even if that's the case, it would still turn out longer than many. Let's go through them… 7 races – 1950  Perhaps unsurprisingly, the first season of the sport was the shortest. It consisted of six races exclusive to F1 and as well as the Indy 500, which was included in the calendar at the time. There were also 18 unofficial races...
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