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Verstappen: New F1 sprint more logical but not more exciting
Max Verstappen has expressed his disinterest in adding an extra event to the race weekend, even though he has been successful in sprints recently. The new timetable involves a shootout on Friday, followed by sprint and main qualifying on Saturday, with two parc ferme periods allowing car adjustments between the sprint and qualifying. Verstappen believes these changes won’t enhance the actual racing excitement. Conversely, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz appreciates the flexibility the revised parc ferme regulations offer, wishing for even more changes to be implemented. Red Bull’s technical director, Jody Egginton, appreciates the freedom to adjust cars but acknowledges the increased stress it places on teams and the extra workload it entails for engineers and mechanics.
