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Sainz pushes for sprint weekend overhaul

Oct.18 Carlos Sainz has called for Formula 1 to make fresh changes to its sprint weekend format, as the concept continues to divide drivers and promoters ahead of this weekend's sprint event in Austin. The Williams driver, who also serves as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, told Auto Motor und Sport that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is 'open to trying other things' – but that the current setup fails to add much excitement. 'For me, it's important that the format changes. Stefano is open to trying other things. At the moment, I'm not a big fan of the sprint,' Sainz said. 'It just shows what the first stint on Sunday will look like.' Sainz revealed he has 'his own...
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