Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel has implored Formula 1 chiefs not to change the format of Grand Prix weekends, amid ongoing research into potential tweaks. It was revealed last month that leading Formula 1 figures are conducting research into the timetable of a Grand Prix weekend, as part of potential changes enacted by owners Liberty Media. Formula 1 weekends are currently composed of three practice sessions, a three-part knockout qualifying session and a single race of duration 305-310km (aside from a reduced length in Monaco). Leading figures are gauging opinions as to whether this should be changed, with several ideas, such as the introduction of a Sprint Race, amended qualifying...
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