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'Weird' reverse grid idea 'worth a try' - Salo

Jun.1 Mika Salo says reverse grid races are "worth a try" as Formula 1 looks to emerge from its coronavirus shutdown. The sport is tipped to reveal its initial European 'ghost race' schedule on Monday, and reports suggest Liberty Media wants to use the opportunity to revive its idea of shaking up the race format with reverse grids. "Sounds pretty weird," former F1 driver and occasional steward Mika Salo told Ilta Sanomat newspaper. "But it would be interesting to see the experiment." Reportedly, the plan involves replacing qualifying with a short sprint race. Salo added: "Everything is worth a try. After all, they're trying to make F1 and the show more...
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