P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gasly: New F1 sprint format will free up “genius guys” to change cars
Last year, teams were unable to make any changes to their cars after the first practice session, which led to issues like excessive plank wear and car disqualifications. However, under the new format, teams will have the opportunity to make changes to their cars after the shootout and sprint races, before going into the second parc ferme. This allows for continuous improvements throughout the weekend. Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon both agree that this change is beneficial, as it gives engineers the chance to optimize the car’s performance and reduces the risk of mistakes like plank wear. The new format will make the weekend more interesting and improve the overall quality of racing.
