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Sprint shakeup heading to next F1 Commission

Nov.4 Formula 1 looks set to go ahead and shake up the ‘sprint' weekend format for 2024. Although intended to give spectators more action, the single practice session, qualifying for Sunday's race occurring on Friday, ‘sprint shootout' qualifying and a short race on Saturday are not universally loved. 'Yeah, it's been absolutely fantastic,' world champion Verstappen said sarcastically at Interlagos when asked about the format he clearly hates. 'So much fun.' Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks the biggest problem is that the current format is too confusing – but the single hour of practice has also caused problems. 'Should we increase that session by 30 minutes?' the...
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