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Sprint races are pointless; 'I really don't understand the point of it'

Since the announcement that sprint racing will be considered for the 2021 season, more and more drivers, analysts and former drivers have had their say. Alongside positive comments, there have also been critical voices, with some wondering what exactly the point of it would be. Former F1 driver Christian Klien argues that it is a bit pointless, as the cars are getting closer to each other anyway. Useless addition In addition to what Nico Hulkenberg said on Austria's ServusTV, Klien says: "If the cars are closer together, then the race on Sunday is also more exciting. And a sprint race doesn't really make sense either. If Hamilton and Verstappen finish first and second in the sprint,...
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