Bojan Vrbnjak
V Monza the second sprint race of this season took place. Po Silverstone we were now able to follow the racing weekend in detail for the second time with this new short race. There are two things that stand out: for many unnecessary other free training on the Saturday before the sprint race, and divided opinions regarding the success of this innovation.
So far, four racers have won points in two sprint races. Max Verstappen in Valtteri Bottas they can boast of the victories of this new concept. The Dutchman won in Silverstone and has already scored five points, Finn however, he collected four points and a victory at Monza. Lewis Hamilton won two points at Silverstone, Daniel Ricciardo and one point in Monza.
Formula 1 February enthusiasts
Even before it is experimentally implemented third sprint race this season - most likely in Brazil -, are already very enthusiastic at the top of Formula 1. They believe that this racing weekend format will be successful and will take care of increased interest viewers and gained new fans. But opinions are currently at odds here. And this not only among spectators and fans, but also among racers and professionals. Some are of the opinion that something new should be tried, while the other side turns this novelty into a single one bored.
Within GP of Brazil on the trail v Interlagos, so the third and last sprint race of this season will be on the agenda. The first man of Formula 1 Stefano domenicali is a German colleague from Sports picture said he already sees this new concept with the sprint race as a success. The Italian says: "Responses to the sprint race, tension and pace are excellent.“And that is supposed to lead to thinking about the future.
In 2022, seven sprint races and a Grand Slam title?
So it seems very likely that this one will the concept of shorter races returned next year - or rather stayed. In to v a larger number as this year, when they conducted three experimental events. But something will have to be done on the whole format and locations. “We’re currently thinking about the full format, but I can imagine we might have seven sprint races during the championship next year."
But obviously it is launching innovation Formula 1 greats will not only stop with the introduction of sprint races. “We are thinking of several things, such as the introduction of the Grand Slam, an additional title, as is the case in tennis. Whoever wins the title in sprint races and the usual Formula 1 championship will be the winner of the Grand Slam," so Sundays, which suggests between the lines that they could therefore also have champion sprint race. With all this, Formula 1 has a clear goal. “Formula 1 needs to change and become more attractive to younger audiences,He added Sundays.
