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The arguments for and against F1's sprint race format
SILVERSTONE, U.K. -- Judging by reactions on social media, the majority of Formula One fans either loved the inaugural sprint race at the British Grand Prix or hated it. The arguments for and against are varied, but we've done our best to split them into two camps while also getting the views of the drivers who took part in the session. For The most compelling argument for the sprint format is that it offers more competitive on-track action. On Friday there was a thrilling battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the traditional Q1, Q2 and Q3 format, and on Saturday we had the added bonus of a 17-lap race before the full 52-lap event on Sunday. All the British Grand Prix weekend...
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