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Has F1 become overly reliant on street tracks and do they hurt the racing?

Of a 17-race calendar, only Melbourne, Monaco and Montreal took the championship away from permanent circuits.
Wind on to 2023 and the balance has shifted to eight street venues versus 14.
And following the cancellation of the Chinese and Emilia Romagna Grands Prix, from the eight rounds run so far, only the Bahrain curtain-raiser and most recent hop to Barcelona have taken place at anything ...Keep reading

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