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Silverstone to hold F1 sprint race this year; Canada still TBC

Formula 1 will trial a sprint race at Silverstone this year but the first attempt could come at the Canadian Grand Prix if plans are approved. Changes to the race weekend format have been analyzed for a number of years under Liberty Media’s ownership, with reverse grids for a sprint race suggested for last season. New F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed last month that reverse grids will not be part of the sport’s future but that the idea of sprint races remains on the table, and after a positive reception from the F1 Commission there are set to be trial events featuring Friday qualifying for a sprint race that will decide the grid for the grand prix at three rounds this year. “We...
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