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Ecclestone doesn't see anything in sprint races: 'This is complete nonsense'

On Saturday July 17 the first sprint race in Formula 1 will take place. With this concept they hope to make Formula 1 more interesting for the fans. The opinions are divided, but former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone doesn't like it at all. Complete nonsense The British Grand Prix has the honour of having the first sprint race. How does it work? The result of Friday's qualifying determines the starting grid for Saturday's sprint race. The result of the sprint race determines the starting grid for the Grand Prix on Sunday. The top three of the sprint race also get points, respectively three, two and one. Read more Ecclestone misses the old Formula 1: 'The world has changed' Horner doesn't...
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