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Lewis Hamilton has supported the potential introduction of reverse grid races into Formula 1, but Mercedes team-mate George Russell warns
Format changes in the Sprint races have sparked mixed opinions, with some finding them dull and revealing the cars’ performance, while others appreciate the variation from the traditional weekend schedule. Lewis Hamilton supports the new format and enjoys the single practice session followed by qualifying. The F1 Commission has approved further alterations for the next campaign, including the possibility of reversing part of the grid for Sprint qualifying. Hamilton is open to the idea based on his experience starting from the back in Brazil two years ago but suggests that the Sprint races should be longer. On the other hand, George Russell disagrees with the concept of reverse grid races, believing they would lead to a DRS train and lack of overtaking opportunities. He suggests that incorporating more strategic variety, such as tire degradation, would make the Sprint races more exciting.
