After much deliberation, Formula 1 has finally got the green light to trial Sprint Qualifying races this season. Following the unanimous agreement between the teams, F1 and the FIA in an e-vote held during Monday’s meeting of the F1 Commission, the format of the F1 race weekend will dramatically be altered at three select events this year. At the three yet-to-be-determined rounds, a 100km sprint race to determine the grid for Sunday’s grand prix will take place on Saturday, with the traditional 60-minute qualifying moving back to Friday afternoon. F1 hopes the shortened race will add to the spectacle and increase entertainment value across the race weekend as it evaluates whether to...
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