Sprint races could take place on select Grands Prix weekends in 2021, if the proposals are considered by F1 stakeholders – and this prospect has been welcomed by Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto along with his drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
At the Scuderia season opener in 2021, the trio were asked to give their opinion on the change, which was discussed with all 10 teams in February.
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“We are very much in discussions with Formula 1 and the FIA. We think moving to more spectacular and eventually unpredictable races will be great … this change [to include sprint races] will somehow achieve the goals and the goal I mentioned, “said Binotto.
“Discussions are ongoing, but at the moment it seems promising for a good output, but I think we need to look at all the details anyway – details will make all the difference in that regard. The teamwork needs to continue and hopefully we will find a good solution, ”he added.
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Ferrari ace Leclerc was similarly positive about the sprint race plan, but wants clarity about the possible effects on the world championship.
He said, “On my side, what I think [from] from the driver’s perspective, i think that’s quite interesting. I think it should at least be tried. Then we have to understand how it all works with the dots, etc.
“I think the most important thing is that the main race stays the main race and the main race value doesn’t go down, so yeah, I think that’s the main point on my side. But it might be interesting to try, at least to have shorter races where we can attack more, so yeah, I’ll at least be happy to try. “
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Leclerc’s new teammate Carlos Sainz said there is no better time than 2021 to test the inclusion of sprint races, as 2022 will usher in a new era of Formula 1.
“I think until we try we will never find out,” he said. “It’s one of those things – until you try it for the first time, you’ll never know exactly how it goes.
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“If there’s a year we should try, I think it’s 2021. With that future, it’s a good opportunity to try something like that and see how it goes. Let’s see, ”he concluded.
Ferrari kicked off its 2021 season last Thursday – the car is set to be unveiled on March 10 – and Binotto hinted that an all-new engine could change their fortunes in 2021, after a disappointing season last year when they finished sixth in the constructors’ championship. Championship.
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