News Details
Montoya: F1 fans short attention span justifies sprint races
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes sprint qualifying races are "the way forward" for Grand Prix racing which needs to address the ever-shortening attention span of the sport's fans. F1 teams have reportedly agreed to trial a Saturday afternoon 100-kilometer qualifying race at three venues this season, starting at Silverstone in mid-July, in a bid to evaluate the merits of the format and its impact on the fans. Montoya sees the initiative as the right move to boost the spectacle on the track and the audience's interest. "You're going to start realizing that the attention span of people gets smaller so you can’t hope people sit down and watch one race on TV for two...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Arrow McLaren's Montoya to run Revson's No.86 at Indy
In a nod to McLaren's prestigious past, AMSP's Juan Pablo Montoya will...
4y ago from F1i.com
Montoya lauds current F1 paddock: Shocking how much...
Article To news overview © McLaren Although he hasn't raced in Formula 1...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
Montoya: 'Shocking how much more pleasant it is now in...
Juan Pablo Montoya hasn't driven in Formula 1 for fifteen years now, but...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Montoya to run No.86 as McLaren reveal Indy livery
Article To news overview © McLaren Former F1 racer Juan Pablo Montoya...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha launches 2026 MotoGP livery in Jakarta
Monster Energy Yamaha has unveiled the newest edition of its M1 machinery...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Yamaha launches V4-powered M1 for 2026 MotoGP season
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia: I have potential to make Marc...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio: Ducati no longer have an edge...
Fabio Di Giannantonio believes Ducati no longer have an edge over rival...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Arsenal chief Andrea Berta in active talks...
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly in active talks with...
38m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sources: Arsenal & Chelsea sense opportunity to...
Arsenal and Chelsea are both working to position themselves as favourites...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Wayne Rooney provides honest response when asked if...
Wayne Rooney claimed his 2007/08 Manchester United side would ‘batter’...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal open to attacker exit but 28-year-old wants...
Arsenal are prepared to consider offers for Gabriel Jesus, according to...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Audi sends clear message to FIA ahead of crunch F1 engine...
Audi Technical Director James Key has sent a... Read More »
58m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1: Ferrari engine is 'fully legal', says Lowdon
Cadillac boss, Graeme Lowdon insists that he has... Read More »
48m ago from Pitpass.com
Williams release F1 2026 team kit as new partnership...
Williams F1 team have unveiled the newest edition... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
