Method One remains to be aiming for a file 23 grands prix this yr however may have fewer in future with some held in rotation, the game’s new chief government Stefano Domenicali stated on Wednesday.

The Italian, a former Ferrari group boss and most just lately CEO of supercar maker Lamborghini, informed Sky Sports activities that this yr would require a versatile strategy as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

A revised calendar was issued this month, with Australia postponed from the season-opening slot to November and Italy’s Imola brought in as the second round with China looking uncertain.

Bahrain is now the opener on March 28.

“Twenty three races is a vital variety of races, little doubt,” Domenicali stated, including that for some it was too many and for others not an issue.

“I might say that this equation will remedy itself by the truth that if we’re in a position to ship an unbelievable product, we could go to a scenario the place possibly we will return to a fewer variety of races.

“Then possibly the possibility of a rotation is feasible for sure grands prix, conserving a concentrate on totally different areas. That is one thing that’s in our plan to consider fastidiously this yr, preparing for when the world is regular once more.”

Domenicali’s predecessor Chase Carey spoke in November of plans to develop to 24 races.

The game deliberate 22 rounds final yr however ended up with solely 17, and showcase road races reminiscent of Monaco and Singapore cancelled.

Among the circuits — reminiscent of Italy’s Mugello and Portugal’s Algarve circuit — hosted grands prix for the primary time whereas others returned after lengthy absences.

Domenicali stated he was talking every day with race organisers and all have been eager to go forward with the calendar.

“In fact we have to be versatile sufficient to grasp that possibly within the first a part of the season we could have some occasions with no public or with restricted members of the general public,” he added.

“However what I can guarantee our supporters, our followers, is that basically we wish to guarantee that the season is there.”