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Wolff blocked reverse grid idea 'to preserve F1's DNA'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that he was one of the parties that blocked the idea of introducing reverse grid qualifying races in 2020. Liberty Media had tabled earlier this year a plan to try out a new qualifying format at a handful of races next season, with Sunday's grid determined by a short 'reverse grid' qualifying race held on Saturday. The idea was initially strongly criticized by the sport's top drivers while teams also voiced concerns over potential damages occurring in the Saturday race as well as additional costs associated with the concept. It was reported that all but two teams agreed to the plan when it was submitted to a vote at a meeting in Paris after the...
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