After a heated debate, sprint races are finally taking place this year. There is also an additional risk as there will be more points to earn as the weekend progresses. We will see the first sprint race at the British GP at Silverstone. According to Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali, these additional points will arouse more interest in Formula 1.
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With the opportunity to earn extra points for this season, teams and drivers will push the boundaries around the track to score important points for both the drivers and the constructors’ championship.
F1 boss believes sprint races will make things more interesting
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As quoted from the Gazzetta, Domenicali said: “We don’t want to sit on the laurels of a format that could be overtaken by the classic. This is an experiment meant to make Friday, Saturday, and Sunday interesting. With the tests on the first day in preparation for a short race – called a sprint race.
“Will be held on Saturday, which determines the starting order of the main race on Sunday. A formula that offers more content for television and enables event organizers to spread the interest over several days. “
NOIDA, INDIA – OCTOBER 26: Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali attends the official press conference after practice for the Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit on October 26, 2012 in Noida, India. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
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“For the drivers, we are thinking of a points bonus for those who hit the Grand Slam: pole, victory in the sprint race and victory in the Grand Prix. If successful, it can be the permanent way to run the most historic and famous Grand Prix, ”concluded Stefano. (Translated from Italian via Google)
Toto Wolff shares his concerns about the idea of sprint races
Teams and drivers are satisfied with the current race weekend format. One of them is Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who is skeptical of the idea of a sprint race, but is open to it.
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Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff during the press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES
Quoted by GPFans, Wolff said: “We are in a data-driven world. So I don’t think we want to block anything. It’s worth the experiment, but we have to be very careful with it. With the format that we have and with the responsibility that we have for Formula 1. “
Do you think the sprint races, which will be introduced as an experiment this year, will result in more interesting championships as these races can provide crucial points? Let us know in the comments below.
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