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JV: F1 is not a Hollywood show
Former World Champ Jacques Villeneuve has urged F1 to stop trying to go the 'Hollywood' route and instead restore the sport's credibility. The 2016 season begun under a wave of controversy as Formula 1 introduced a new qualifying format. F1 bosses hoped that the elimination style system would up the ante on a Saturday afternoon and pushed ahead with the change despite warnings from many of the drivers. The format tanked in Melbourne as Q3 saw limited running and pole position decided four minutes before the chequered flag. And yet, despite wide-spread criticism from all quarters, Formula 1 will retain the elimination system for the next race in Bahrain. 'This desire to make it the most...
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