Since the arrival of Liberty Media in 2017, after four decades of
former supremo Bernie Ecclestone's rule, Formula 1 has undergone
numerous changes, sparking unprecedented growth. As a new
generation of fans embraces F1, Liberty's profits have soared, and
the value of each team is at least a staggering $1bn. Over the past
eight years, whilst new venues have been added, F1 has also had to
innovate to try and retain its appeal. Primarily, it introduced the
sprint race. Initially, it was seen as a gimmick anathema to the
tried-and-trusted format of a grand prix weekend, and was
comprehensively derided. But they have grown in number, with six
this year and plans in the pipeline to increase to 12. F1 president
and CEO Stefano Domenicali does not want to stop there, however.
"Crazy ideas", he says, have been discussed, which have included
making the practice sessions more competitive, for one. When it
comes to the sprints, there is also a suggestion to set them with a
controversial reverse grid. Drivers like four-time F1 champion Max
Verstappen already dislike the sprint. To make it a reverse grid
would only rub salt into the wounds. F1 fans also feel Domenicali
and F1 should seek alternatives if they want to implement further
change, as they are wholly against the idea of a reverse grid. In a
recent RacingNews365 poll, we asked you whether F1 should implement
reverse grid sprint races, and you categorically rejected the
prospect, with a convincing 62 per cent voting against, compared to
38 per cent saying yes. As always, if you voted, thank you for
taking part. Make sure you keep an eye out for our regular polls
and register your vote.
former supremo Bernie Ecclestone's rule, Formula 1 has undergone
numerous changes, sparking unprecedented growth. As a new
generation of fans embraces F1, Liberty's profits have soared, and
the value of each team is at least a staggering $1bn. Over the past
eight years, whilst new venues have been added, F1 has also had to
innovate to try and retain its appeal. Primarily, it introduced the
sprint race. Initially, it was seen as a gimmick anathema to the
tried-and-trusted format of a grand prix weekend, and was
comprehensively derided. But they have grown in number, with six
this year and plans in the pipeline to increase to 12. F1 president
and CEO Stefano Domenicali does not want to stop there, however.
"Crazy ideas", he says, have been discussed, which have included
making the practice sessions more competitive, for one. When it
comes to the sprints, there is also a suggestion to set them with a
controversial reverse grid. Drivers like four-time F1 champion Max
Verstappen already dislike the sprint. To make it a reverse grid
would only rub salt into the wounds. F1 fans also feel Domenicali
and F1 should seek alternatives if they want to implement further
change, as they are wholly against the idea of a reverse grid. In a
recent RacingNews365 poll, we asked you whether F1 should implement
reverse grid sprint races, and you categorically rejected the
prospect, with a convincing 62 per cent voting against, compared to
38 per cent saying yes. As always, if you voted, thank you for
taking part. Make sure you keep an eye out for our regular polls
and register your vote.
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