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Max Verstappen rejects F1 format shake-up idea: ‘Sprint races are crazy enough’
Max Verstappen believes that F1 “shouldn’t go too crazy” with drastic changes to the race weekend format, despite suggestions for shorter races for increased excitement.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hinted at the benefits of shorter races and less practice to engage younger fans with shorter attention spans.
Verstappen acknowledged the need to provide an exciting product but emphasized the importance of not making extreme changes to the sport.
The introduction of sprint races in the 2021 season was seen as a step towards engagement, but Verstappen feels the current format is already “crazy enough”.
While expressing disappointment with Red Bull’s performance compared to McLaren, Verstappen stressed the team’s high standards and desire for improvement.
Despite facing challenges on the track, Verstappen remains determined to compete at the highest level and acknowledges the complexities of the sport.
