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Sainz: F1 Sprint race is no more exciting than qualifying

Article To news overview Formula 1's experimental Sprint Qualifying format was used again at the Italian Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz stating that more can be done to improve Saturday's track action. F1 rolled out the Sprint format at Silverstone back in July, featuring FP1 and qualifying on Friday, followed by FP2 and a Sprint race on Saturday, and the Grand Prix itself on Sunday. There were mixed reviews after the past weekend's action. Red Bull's Sergio Perez was critical of the format, calling it boring for fans and drivers alike, while F1 Motorsport Director Ross Brawn believes it gave a different complexion to the weekend. Sainz weighed in on the matter as well, stating that while...
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