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Max Verstappen has long been critical of Formula 1’s use of the sprint format, which was first introduced in 2021. Ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, which will also be a sprint weekend, Verstappen has called on the sport to scrap them.
Max Verstappen has criticized the use of the sprint format in Formula 1, claiming that issues like disqualifications would not occur with a traditional schedule. Verstappen believes that the rushed nature of sprint weekends leads to technical problems and lack of proper car setups. He argues that F1 should stick to its traditional schedule and focus on ensuring competitive cars and stable rules instead of constantly inventing new formats. Verstappen points out that other sports, like football, do not change their rules and have been successful for years. He suggests that a good race with close competition would be entertaining enough without the need for a sprint format.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
