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Hamilton already calling for sprint qualifying changes

Lewis Hamilton suggested sprint qualifying might need tweaking after finishing second on the format’s debut at the British Grand Prix. The seven-time World Champion had started at the front of the grid for the 17-lap race that was officially not a race, but after a slow start in which he was passed by Max Verstappen he ran behind his Red Bull rival to the chequered flag. That means he will start second for the grand prix, swapping grid placings with Verstappen. In the build-up, Hamilton had expressed fears that sprint qualifying would be “a train” with little excitement for the packed crowd at Silverstone. In truth, the vast majority of the overtaking occurred further down the field...
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