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Merc explain stance on reverse-grid race 'lottery'

Toto Wolff has explained why Mercedes are opposed to reverse-grid races in 2020, telling Sky Sports F1 that the world champions are not prepared to "make any gifts" for their rivals by creating a "lottery". Formula 1 and its 10 teams have been discussing the prospect of replacing the Saturday qualifying format with a sprint race - where the championship order is reversed on the starting grid - to spice up the second event at tracks (Spielberg, Silverstone) which are hosting two Grands Prix this year. The finishing positions of that race would then set the grid for Sunday's GP. Reverse-grid races 'too soon' for 2020 Horner: Merc don't want to 'interfere with Hamilton' But...
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