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New era for F1? "That is difficult, keep it as it was"

During the Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna this weekend, a two-day format will be tested. No free practice on Friday, but only one free practice on Saturday followed by qualifying. Is this the future for Formula 1? One-off experiment Opinions on a two-day Formula 1 weekend are very divided. Many drivers seem to be in favour of the format, but many Formula 1 connoisseurs also see the drawbacks. "Without free practice on Friday, it will be stuffed. You go blind into Saturday. That is difficult. So: keep it as it was," says Giedo van der Garde at NOS.nl. He thinks this experiment is a one-off. "It's not for nothing that it's been the same for years and it's a mega-pressure...
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