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Bernie suggests sprint race/reverse grid hybrid

Bernie Ecclestone has suggested a sprint race/reverse grid hybrid proposal that he says would make for exciting races on both Saturday and Sunday. Formula 1 has been keen to change up the traditional race weekend format for the past few years, initially trying to introduce reverse grid races in place of qualifying. However, that idea proved unpopular with numerous parties and was ultimately voted down by teams. Since then, a new proposal has been put forward – sprint races. Such a race would take place on a Saturday following a traditional qualifying session on Friday that would determine the grid for it. The sprint race would then decide the starting grid for the main race on...
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