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F1 sprint race plans 'encouraging' as talks continue

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown believes talks over introducing sprint-race trials in F1 in 2021 are "encouraging" and should be viewed as a positive step for the sport. Discussions continue over the prospect of running Saturday 'sprint' races at three races during the new season. The idea gained what was described as "broad support" in a meeting of the F1 Commission last week, with a final decision planned before the new season begins next month. "Everyone is in favour of the concept of trying something new," Brown told Sky Sports. "It's looking like we'll maybe do it at two or three races this year. "What's important is that it's an equal playing...
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