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Reverse grids would be ‘slippery slope' towards F2

Otmar Szafnauer thinks any introduction of a reverse-grid concept to F1 would mean the sport heading on a “slippery slope” towards Formula 2. An idea generally hated by purists, reverse grids has raised its head again recently following a mixed response – at best – to the latest trial of sprint qualifying on the Italian Grand Prix weekend. The second experiment was short of the desired excitement and not as well received as it had been previously at Silverstone, where overtaking was more prevalent in the 100km ‘race’ to set for the grid for Sunday’s main event. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto raised the subject of reverse grids when speaking at Monza, describing the...
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