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Sprint 'race' victors to wear laurel garlands
F1's latest gimmick, Sprint Qualifying is to feature an iconic nod to the sport's past as it is revealed that the sprint race 'podium finishers' will be presented with laurel garlands. The laurel garland sported by race winners was a traditional sight until drivers' overalls - much like their cars - became prime real estate in terms of sponsors logos. Realising that the garlands would cover sponsors logos in pictures of the victor on the podium, the garlands were soon dropped. This weekend however, with the introduction of Sprint Qualifying, the garlands return, when the leading three finishers in Saturday's race, which decides the grid order for Sunday, will be presented with garlands...
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