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F1 sprint race idea could lead to ‘enormous damage’ for teams
Former F1 star Pedro de la Rosa emphasizes the need for more opportunities for young drivers to experience F1 machinery amid talks of adding sprint races to the calendar. De la Rosa, who raced in F1 between 1999 and 2012, including for McLaren and Sauber, raised concerns about the current limitations faced by young drivers like Stoffel Vandoorne. Although the possibility of debuting in sprint races was discussed at Bahrain, De la Rosa expressed skepticism towards this chaotic approach and proposed alternative solutions, such as post-race Monday testing. He stressed the importance of finding cost-effective ways to provide young drivers with more track time while acknowledging the necessity of enhancing their development in the sport.
