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Brawn: Pole position should be determined by qualifying

Pole position should be awarded to the fastest Formula 1 driver in Friday qualifying on those weekends when a Saturday sprint race is held, according to the sport's managing director Ross Brawn. The subject has been much debated after a trial of the sprint format this season at three grands prix, with six under discussion for 2022. Pole position for regular races is decided in qualifying on Saturday, with the fastest lap in the final phase taking the top slot. Under the sprint format, qualifying is on Friday and sets the grid for a 100km Saturday race whose winner starts Sunday's main event from pole position. 'It's been a consistent comment amongst fans and media and drivers that the...
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