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F1 approves sprint format revamp for 2024; tyre blanket ban abandoned
Following discussions at the F1 Commission meeting in Abu Dhabi, it was agreed that the current sprint format needs adjustments for the 2024 season. Possible changes include holding sprint qualifying on Friday afternoons and qualifying for the main race on Saturday mornings. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for crashes impacting the entire weekend. The idea of a reverse grid is also being considered if sprint races no longer offer world championship points. The FIA’s Sporting Advisory Committee will work out the details of the changes to be presented in the first F1 Commission meeting of 2024. Additionally, the F1 Commission decided to abandon the planned ban on tyre blankets for 2025 in order to improve the raceability and overheating issues of the tyres. The regulations will also be amended to allow for cockpit cooling measures, such as a scoop for driver cooling. Furthermore, adjustments will be made to reduce the risk of loose metallic components damaging other cars, and tests will be conducted on wheel covers for better visibility in wet weather conditions. Finally, teams are not allowed to work on 2026 car development until 2025.
