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Formula 1’s drivers were split on opinion with the second Sprint weekend of the 2024 Formula 1 season playing out
In the 2024 campaign in China, Round 5 introduced a new Sprint format starting with FP1 and continuing with Sprint Qualifying on Friday afternoon. Saturday featured the Sprint race followed by GP Qualifying in the afternoon ahead of Sunday’s race. The upcoming second Sprint will be at the Miami International Autodrome, where drivers like Bottas, Piastri, and Perez shared their thoughts on the revised format during the Press Conference. Bottas expressed a preference for the previous format, highlighting the high stakes and single chance to adjust setups. Piastri viewed opening up Parc Fermé positively to avoid disqualifications, but found switching between race and qualifying modes a bit odd. Perez and Sargeant raised concerns over the added workload on mechanics with the new Sprint races, emphasizing the need to review the format for staff well-being.
