The current season has 18 races, after 17 last year and a record 19 in 2005. Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, said: "I think 20 races is a big number but a sensible number. It's a huge logistical challenge, but the way the teams are working with each other to self-regulate testing it is possible."
Honda chief executive Nick Fry agreed with the plan, saying it would give the sport room to develop commercially. "I think 20 Grands prix is about right," he said. "The balance of traditional circuits in Europe and circuits in new continents is vital. Formula One needs to go where the commercial market is and that market is moving from Europe and North America to the Middle East and Asia".
Formula One has two new venues this year, with a European Grand Prix in Valencia and the first night-time race in Singapore. The US Grand Prix at Indianapolis was dropped from this year’s calendar.
