F1 CEO hints at major race weekend shake-up, including reverse grids

Domenicali wants to increase the competitive value of grand prix weekends by having less practice sessions as part of Liberty Media’s continued push to improve the sport and attract new fans. Last year F1 introduced shorter ‘sprint’ races to set the grid positions at three grands prix across the season, with the format retained for 2022, albeit with some changes. Speaking to Italy’s Corriere della Serra, Domenicali suggested that further revisions are under consideration, including the possibility of handing out championship points during practice sessions. “You have to try [to implement new ideas],” he said. “There are always many excuses not to do…

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