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Sainz suggests one-off reverse grid race to satisfy curiosity

McLaren driver Carlos Sainz has suggested holding a one-off trial of a reverse-grid race in Formula 1 as he is "curious" to see the outcome. F1's managing director motorsports Ross Brawn had hoped to introduce the idea at a handful of races this year, only to be met with resistance from Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff. Article continues under video The recent Italian Grand Prix, however, again reignited the debate for Brawn, who is now proposing a 30-minute sprint race to replace qualifying at four grands prix next season. The grid for that race would be based on the order in the drivers' championship at the time, and with its outcome forming the grid for the main race on...
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