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Wolff backs sprint races, but urges caution
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is committed to trialing sprint races this season, but the DNA and history of Formula 1 must be protected. With an agreement now in place on a financial package for the teams, the introduction of sprint races to the 2021 season is expected to be confirmed before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. The 100km races are set to replace traditional Saturday qualifying at three rounds of the season, but while Wolff is keen to experiment, he also warned that Formula 1 must be cautious when it comes to meddling with the tradition of the series. 'We are in a data-driven world, we simulate, and here we are talking about going live with something that hasn’t been...
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