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Wolff on reverse grids: We don't need gimmicks
Standing alone in saying no to a reverse grid qualifying race, Toto Wolff is adamant Formula 1 doesn't need 'gimmicks' to make for interesting races. Last week the Formula 1 team bosses spoke about the possibility of holding a reverse grid qualifying races on the second weekend of double header events at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone. All 10 teams had to agree to push through the change but Mercedes said no, thus blocking the idea. Wolff says that's because he doesn't feel Formula 1 needs to use artificial means to make the races exciting. Added to that he feels some drivers would on purpose 'not run well' in the opening race to give themselves a boost for the second weekend. 'It seems...
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