News Details

Opinion | Sprint Races won't solve fundamental Formula 1 issues

Formula 1 have confirmed the introduction of sprint races for the 2021 season. For three races, two of which will be in Europe, the schedule will look significantly different. But those hoping it will turn F1 around, shouldn't get too excited. Sprint races won't help close the gap between the field nor will it create many shocks and surprises.  Helping the rich When this idea was initially discussed, we expected Mercedes to be dominant again. With Red Bull Racing closing the gap to Mercedes over the winter, we're set for an interesting season-long battle for both Formula 1 World Championships. At least now we'll get a battle during the sprint races.  But anyone hoping it will close the...
Full Story »
5y ago from GPBlog.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Sprint qualifying: This is how it works!

Not sprint races, but sprint qualifying, is the name of the new concept...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

F1 weekends are set to change with sprint qualifying:...

Not sprint races, but sprint qualifying, is the name of the new concept...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

Charles Leclerc Weighs In On Driver Salary Cap, Sprint...

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has said he doesn’t support plans for a...
5y ago from Formula1News.co.uk

FIA and F1 teams compromise on sprint races:...

The arrival of sprint races on the F1 calendar for this season seems...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Ducati believes new MotoGP upgrades will help it...

Ducati believes its latest Jerez MotoGP test upgrades should help it take...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

All drivers clear Indy 500 Rookie Orientation...

IndyCar’s two-day test session for the Indianapolis 500 got underway...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Islas Canarias

Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson have crashed out of Rally Islas...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Deal progressing: PSG have 'intensified' efforts to...

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly seem to be making progress on a potential...
51m ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal eye Premier League-proven 28-G/A star after...

Arsenal are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid striker Julian...
41m ago from CaughtOffside.com

Andrea Berta talked Mikel Arteta into Arsenal transfer...

Arsenal director Andrea Berta was reportedly the key driving force behind...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Henry is hoping Arsenal boss Arteta sticks to his...

Arsenal prepare to lock horns with Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Silverstone offers to host additional F1 race in 2026

Silverstone have offered to step in and host an... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com

Brundle sees ‘big step forward’ for Ferrari and...

This weekend’s Miami Grand Prix is shaping up... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com

FIA close F1 engine loophole ahead of Miami GP

F1 has introduced a major change to its technical... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com

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.