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Max Verstappen said he understands why F1 is planning further radicalisation of its weekend schedules, but voiced his wish for fewer changes, calling Sprint Races “crazy enough”.
Max Verstappen shared his understanding of Formula 1’s plans to further change the weekend schedules and expressed his wish for fewer alterations, deeming Sprint Races as “crazy enough.”
The discussion around potentially reshuffling F1’s race weekend structure is significant ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has hinted at various radical options being considered, including reverse grid Sprint races and possible Grand Prix length reductions.
Verstappen, known for his traditionalist stance, has been critical of Sprint Races introduced in 2021 and has reservations about altering established Grand Prix formats.
Despite Domenicali suggesting that Verstappen saw some sense in his proposals, the Dutch driver remains cautious about dramatic changes to the sport that has maintained certain traditions since the 1950s.
Verstappen emphasizes that while changes can bring excitement, maintaining balance and not going overboard with innovations are crucial to preserving F1’s essence and appeal.
