News Details

Monza sprint race ‘like a carnival parade'

Sep.12 Sergio Perez has slammed Formula 1's new sprint race format as 'very boring'. Although the first trial of the novel qualifying format at Silverstone was received positively, Saturday's short race at Monza was notably less exciting. 'Apart from Hamilton's botched start and Gasly's crash, it was a procession,' former driver turned German-language commentator Christian Danner told RTL. 'Unfortunately, it was more like a carnival parade,' agreed Danner's colleague Heiko Wasser. 'They have to look at this format again, because the risk is too great for the drivers and therefore too little happens.' Giorgio Terruzzi, correspondent for Corriere della Sera, added: 'The sprint race...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

No format tweaks for Monza sprint qualifying

Sep.6 F1's new ‘sprint qualifying' format will return with no...
3y ago from OneStopStrategy.com

Drivers eye reverse grids for F1 sprint races

Sep.11 Formula 1 is considering uncoupling the new Saturday...
3y ago from OneStopStrategy.com

Brawn reviews second F1 sprint race: "I don't...

The Italian Grand Prix brings the second sprint race weekend format in...
3y ago from GPBlog.com

How did drivers and team bosses react after sprint...

This weekend the second sprint race of the season is scheduled. After the...
3y ago from GPBlog.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Johann Zarco admits his Thai MotoGP race was...

LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco admitted his Thai MotoGP race was...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Fabio Quartararo: ‘Grip problems' cause for...

Fabio Quartararo explained that "grip problems" were the cause...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

KTM: Stefan Pierer resigns from board of directors

Stefan Pierer has stepped down from his role on the KTM board and has...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

IndyCar’s FOX network debut increased viewership by...

FOX Sports has released viewership numbers for the opening round of the...

IndyCar St. Petersburg – Race Results

The first race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season took place on Sunday...

Radio troubles hindered Scott Dixon’s strategy in...

Scott Dixon finished in second place for the opening round of IndyCar’s...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

WRC drivers follow F1 in statement to FIA president

World Rally Championship drivers have penned a strongly-worded statement...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

'There was some interest' – Expert confirms...

As Arsenal prepare for a crucial summer transfer window, bolstering their...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal transfer news update: Barcelona see striker as...

Mikel Arteta may face competition in the summer from Barcelona for a...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Revealed: Arsenal expert names the striker Mikel...

As Arsenal navigate the final stretch of the season, aiming for Champions...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal receive Joshua Kimmich transfer green light as...

Ex-Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere explains why the Gunners signing...
7h ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.