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The last two race weekends in Formula 1 ran under the sprint format, however the sport will return to the traditional format this weekend in Mexico of three practice sessions – a return that Alonso has welcomed.
Fernando Alonso is pleased with the change in format for the Mexico City Grand Prix, as it will include three practice sessions before qualifying and the race. Aston Martin had difficulties optimizing their upgrades in the previous sprint schedule races, so the team plans to take full advantage of the additional practice time in Mexico. Alonso believes that the track in Mexico has different requirements, and having three practice sessions will allow the team to optimize their setup and performance. Aston Martin had a double-Q1 exit in the United States due to limited practice time, but they were able to make improvements and achieve a better result in the race. Alonso highlighted the importance of utilizing the practice sessions to gather information and find the right setup for a more competitive Sunday.
Source: RacingNews 365
