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Leclerc: F1 must be prepared to drop sprint races

Charles Leclerc accepts that F1 is trying to improve the format of a weekend, but must be ready to drop sprint qualifying if it doesn't work. The new qualifying races will be trialled at three grand prix events in 2021, with Silverstone being confirmed as the first host venue for the British Grand Prix in July. The addition of sprint qualifying will fundamentally alter the structure of a race weekend, with standard qualifying taking place on a Friday and the shortened sprint race setting up the final grid for Sunday's grand prix. Sprint qualifying will take place over 100km, which will lead to a race of around 30 minutes. Pit stops are not compulsory either, leading to a straight fight...
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