F1: Extra race for third cars among Strategy Group ideas

An extra race for young drivers or a Saturday sprint race are among Formula 1's grand prix weekend revamp proposals.

Among the proposals to be assessed for feasibility by the FIA and Formula One Management are a shorter race on Saturday alongside qualifying with the main grand prix still featuring on the Sunday.

Another option would be to have an additional race for young drivers, with all the teams fielding one driver in a third car and the top performers allowed to contest Sunday's main race. The latter idea would require teams to bring a third chassis to races and thus inevitably increase costs.

The proposals will be analyzed over the coming months before being taken back to the Strategy Group, which is expected to meet again in September.

As part of a group of other regulation changes discussed on Wednesday, the FIA said it will review elements of the current engine formula, including race fuel allowance.

Discussions are taking place regarding the cost of supplying power units and potentially enforcing a limit on horsepower to close the gap between manufacturers.