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The Brazilian Grand Prix will be Formula 1’s sixth and final Sprint weekend of the 2023 season, yet drivers’ opinions
The F1 Sprint format was introduced in 2021 and has undergone revisions and expansions for 2023, creating a standalone Sprint Saturday. Currently, drivers have one hour of free practice on Fridays, followed by qualifying for the grand prix and entering parc ferme conditions for the rest of the weekend. Saturdays consist of a shortened qualifying session to determine the grid for the 100km Sprint race. While the format aims to add excitement to the grand prix weekend, it often serves as a preview for the main event. Some drivers, like Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, believe that Saturday’s format should be changed and improved. Others, such as Lewis Hamilton, appreciate the single practice session followed by qualifying but prefer the idea of reverse grids. Daniel Ricciardo suggests having Sprints at half a dozen weekends to add some excitement, while Lance Stroll defends the format for providing more action and excitement for viewers.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
