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F1 open to amending sprint qualy rules

Ahead of Formula 1's first sprint qualifying, Michael Masi says if the rules for the new endeavour don't work, they can be changed. Next weekend's British Grand Prix will see a new race weekend format in play with Formula 1 introducing sprint qualifying. Instead of just hammering in the laps in a second practice on Friday, the drivers will take part in a qualifying session for a sprint race that will be held on Saturday afternoon in place of the usual qualifying. That sprint race will be a short 100km dash to the line, no pit stops required, may the fastest driver win. The top three finishers will be awarded points towards the championship. The order in which the drivers finish that sprint...
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