NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
Max Verstappen has urged Formula One chiefs to get rid of the divisive sprint races, claiming that they add little to the sport.
The Sprint, essentially shortened races that determine the starting grid for the main grand prix, were introduced to the sport in 2021.
On a grand prix weekend they are held on Saturday with conventional qualifying moved to Friday, and currently points are awarded for the top eight finishers.
Earlier this season, it was confirmed that the number of sprint races in a season would be doubled from three to six for 2023 and beyond, though their existence has proven divisive within the F1 community.