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Cost cap a stumbling block for Sprint Qualifying

Teams have expressed doubt over the Sprint Qualifying plans due to the budget cap which is now in play, according to a report. Formula 1 want to introduce sprint races at selected events in 2021, replacing the traditional qualifying session on Saturday. As such they would be called ‘Sprint Qualifying' and form the grid for the main race on Sunday. Three points would be awarded to the winner of Sprint Qualifying, two for second place and a single point for third. The proposal gained support from large parts of the grid, but as reported by Autosport, teams have raised the issue of costs. All teams on the grid are now capped at spending $145million per season with some exceptions. For...
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