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Webber fears conservative approach will stifle F1 Sprint Qualifying excitement
Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images With the first Sprint Qualifying event in F1 history set to take place this weekend at Silverstone, Mark Webber is worried Saturday's event could see drivers take a conservative approach. The new format will see traditional qualifying move to Friday, with that session determining the start order for Saturday's sprint race. The finishing order will then determine the starting grid for Sunday's Grand Prix. Webber wonders whether Saturday's sprint will turn into a procession as drivers will be too concerned with ensuring they don't ruin their chances in the main event the following day. "People like change, but I think the...
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