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F1 Sprints have come under fire for a lack of racing excitement this year and with a number of issues being discovered, talks are believed to be underway over changes for next season.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that discussions are taking place regarding major changes to Formula 1’s Sprint format. The alternative schedule, which has been trialed in several races this year, has received mixed reviews. This weekend’s São Paulo Grand Prix is the final event featuring the Sprint format. Rumors have emerged that the format will be tweaked for next season, with the Shootout moved to Friday, the Sprint on Saturday morning, and Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday afternoon. Wolff expressed his support for simplifying the format, as the current system has caused confusion with different tyre allocations and qualifying formats. However, he emphasized that if the format makes sense from the audience’s point of view, it is necessary. Lastly, Wolff acknowledged the concerns regarding lack of practice time but stated that the purpose of the Sprint weekend was to create more excitement and uncertainty.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
