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Brawn wants quality over quantity if F1 calendar is extended

Formula 1 sporting manager Ross Brawn believes that a couple more races could be added to Formula 1's current race schedule.

Liberty Media reiterated recently its aim of adding more events to the sport's calendar, and centered around what CEO Chase Carey calls 'destination cities', like New York or Las Vegas.

But Ross Brawn insists that the focus should be on quality rather than quantity.

"More important than the number is the quality of the races?" Brawn told Austrian broadcaster ORF.

"There's no point having many races that are boring. Our priority is to improve the quality of the existing races and to add only more quality races to the calendar.

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Most teams aren't all that enthusiastic about a extension of F1's race calendar as it would entail an extra burden in terms of travel and logistics.

"The teams already have a challenge with the current 20 races, but I think we have the capacity for one or two more if the quality is high," Brawn added.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.