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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner asserts that Formula 1’s Sprint format can be improved by adding “more jeopardy to
The Circuit of the Americas hosted its first-ever F1 Sprint race, but it turned out to be a boring event, with only four drivers staying close enough to each other for the DRS to be effective. The Sprint format was introduced in 2021 to add excitement to certain grand prix weekends, and this year, it was used in six races with a separate qualifying session called the Sprint Shootout to set the grid. Points were also awarded beyond the top three finishers, but Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes more changes are needed to make the Sprint races more thrilling. He suggests adding more points or reversing the grid to create more excitement. Horner acknowledges that while Red Bull has had success in the Sprints, it still doesn’t feel as special as winning a grand prix. He believes the concept of the Sprint is good, but the execution needs refinement. However, Horner doesn’t think the Sprint setup should be abandoned entirely and believes there is still more that can be done to make it more exciting for viewers.
Source: Motorsport Week
