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Formula 1 and teams agree on sprint race finances

This year, several sprint races will be organised to see if they can make Formula 1 even more exciting. Several drivers have expressed their thoughts about this, but there are also drivers who are in favour of trying it out. The introduction of such races requires some adjustments in the race weekend, but also causes extra costs for the teams who are not very happy with it. That is now solved. Financial compensation At least, Motorsport.com reports from various sources that Formula 1 and the teams have reached an agreement. The point is that with three sprint races you actually get three extra races in the season and that has to be compensated financially. In view of the budget cap, these...
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