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Lando Norris has said he does not have an opinion in the new sprint format introduced at the Chinese Grand Prix, adding it is a change made “for the fans” as opposed to the drivers and teams.
Lando Norris expressed his ambivalence towards changes in the structure of F1 sprint weekends, stating that they are not intended to make drivers happier. The Chinese Grand Prix introduced a new running order for sprint weekends, with the sprint element happening before qualifying for the grand prix, replacing ‘Sprint Saturday’ from the previous season. Norris, when asked about the new format at the Shanghai International Circuit, mentioned that he just focuses on driving and isn’t concerned about the specifics of the weekend flow. While Norris prefers a normal race weekend, he acknowledged that sprint weekends are more for the fans and viewers than for the drivers themselves. Ultimately, he emphasized that the goal is to provide an entertaining spectacle for the audience rather than enhancing the drivers’ experience.
