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Carlos Sainz has encouraged Formula 1 to keep experimenting with Sprint races despite complaints elsewhere that the format needs a
In 2021, the Sprint alteration was introduced to improve select grand prix weekends, but there have been multiple changes made over the years due to strong criticism. However, the revised schedule has caused division, with some unexciting events revealing car performance trends before the main race on Sunday. The F1 Commission has approved further modifications to be submitted before the next season, and the Sprint format will be present at six events in the 2024 season, including Miami and China. There is discussion about reversing part of the grid from Sprint qualifying, as suggested by Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Christian Horner. Carlos Sainz admits that the format needs to be overhauled, but he is open to trial different changes to find the best format. Although some F1 team bosses advocate for a long-term resolution instead of continuous tweaks, others believe that incremental improvements and more Sprint races should be implemented to gather better data and determine the future direction of Formula 1.
