The F1 Commission formerly approved earlier this week this year's three-race Sprint Qualifying trial for which teams will receive extra monies in compliance with the sport's amended cost cap regulations. For the first time in Grand Prix racing's history, F1 teams are operating this year under a $145 million budget cap. However, there are several items excluded from the limitation, including driver salaries, the salaries of the three highest-paid employees and all marketing costs. Although the Sprint Qualifying format is unlikely to result in additional mileage for teams, risks of damage occurring in the Saturday afternoon 100-kilometer mad dash are elevated. Read also: F1 drivers buoyant...
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