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Drivers push back on F1's sprint and short-race vision

Sep.5 Formula 1 drivers are pushing back against Stefano Domenicali's suggestion that grands prix may be shortened while more sprint races are added to satisfy new audiences. The F1 CEO claimed prior to the Italian GP this week that 18 of the 20 drivers are supportive of the shift – with even Max Verstappen starting to come around. But the reigning world champion quickly rejected that claim. 'Okay, you all know my attitude towards sprints,' he told reporters. 'I've talked about it often enough.' While acknowledging Liberty Media's commercial motivations, Verstappen insisted F1 is not boring because of practice sessions or full-length races. 'I understand the thinking behind it,' he...
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