With the Formula 1 calendar locked at 24 races and the series continuing to grow its metrics, securing a spot on the schedule appears harder than ever.<br>F1's popularity has led to a surge of interest from prospective host cities, countries and governments, with some more credible than others.<br>However, politicians prematurely declaring a grand prix being a done deal are unlikely to impress the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/whats-behind-f1s-long-term-push-to-fill-its-24-race-calendar/10813881/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>