JUNE 21, 2017
Carey plays down 2018 triple header
Chase Carey has played down the 'triple header' that will take place in F1 next year. On the bustling 21-race calendar for 2018, three events - France, Austria and Britain - will be held on subsequent weekends. Carey, who has replaced Bernie Ecclestone as F1 CEO, said the back-to-back races are to avoid a clash with the World Cup final. "It would have been difficult for promoters to have to compete with the final of a World Cup," he said. "It's important to notice that all of the races of the three are in Europe. I think the calendar is well thought out," added Carey. (GMM)