Who does not like the idea and implementation of the Sprint qualification will have to swallow bitter. Ross Brawn not only confirmed that in the Formula 1 plans for 2022 there will be six short races (a hypothesis already known for months) but also admitted that whoever gets the best results from these events could receive a title. As if it were a mini-World Cup.
“We have in principle agreed with the teams that we will organize around six Sprint Qualifications for next year“Said the head of the motorsport area of the FOM. “I think that we could have a champion for these short races. Yes, it is a possibility, I can confirm that. The main thing remains to make sure you never substitute for the Sunday race, which is the main event. It’s the Grand Prix: we want to improve it, not cannibalize it. So, whatever we do, we are aware that we do not belittle the Sunday event. We are also discussing some aspects. For example we noticed theunpopularity of giving pole position to whoever wins the Sprint Qualification, and this is an issue on the agenda. I too would like to give pole back to the best of qualifying, but these things are decided with the FIA and with the teams.“, Brawn told the media, implicitly foretelling future changes for the allocation of pole positions.
“We then want to reflect on the way we call this event and on points up for grabs, which can be an extra incentive for victory. Initially we had thought about assigning a third of the points obtained in a normal race (therefore – going by default – 8, 6 and 5 to the first three classified, ed), but the proposal was not accepted because we needed to see how the Sprint Qualification worked regardless of points. After Brazil we will meet again to sort out the details: we want the Sprint Qualification to influence the championship, but it shouldn’t be too important.“, Concluded the British.
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