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Why alternate Silverstone layouts were never an option for F1
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has explained why alternate configurations of Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring were never a serious option for the sport - both venues hosting double-headers in 2020. A growing concern among fans is that the double-headers at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring will feature two identical races, with little difference in strategy or, barring technical problems, the result. Article continues under video The FIA and Formula 1 also share these concerns and have looked for ways to spice up the action, but plans for a reverse grid qualifying race for the second event at each venue were thrown out after Mercedes voted against the idea. Another way to...
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