The F1 race weekend could see another shake-up in 2024.
According to the German outlet, the proposed schedule for the Sprint weekend would see practice reduced to a single session on Friday before qualifying to determine the Sprint grid. Saturday would then also have qualifying which would determine the grand prix order proceeding the 100km Sprint race.
It remains to be seen how easy it will be for F1 to squeeze this plan through having struggled with their original goal of increasing the number of Sprint races. The FIA wanted more money and an agreement was only made following the Italian Grand Prix. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, who could secure a second consecutive title this weekend in Singapore,“The emotions on a Sunday should be special. That’s the only day you should race. That’s how I grew up.
As it stands, teams have three hours to change and alter their cars to ensure they are the best they can be come race day. Without the added pressure of competition, the mechanics, engineers and drivers can experiment which may lead to a discovery that could give them an advantage over their competitors.