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Horner: F1 sprint format doesn’t work for fans, drivers or teams
Despite the entertainment in the Brazil sprint, there is a growing feeling that the current standalone Saturday format is not delivering what it should in F1. Horner believes that the way sprints currently work is not favored by anybody, including drivers, fans, and teams. Discussions have already begun with teams about potential changes to the sprint format for next year, including ideas like reverse grids, a standalone championship, and a switch in the qualifying timetable. Horner suggests that any revision needs to be significant, potentially by offering big cash prizes to increase the intensity and motivation. He also mentions the possibility of looking at the format differently, similar to football leagues and having a race with a bigger reward attached to it. While Horner doesn’t have a preference for how sprints should be changed, he prefers the old format and believes the current one needs tuning. Ultimately, his preference would be to lose sprints completely and stick to the traditional build-up format.
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