The idea of having reverse grids in Formula 1 has been rejected, but the sport could still experiment with sprint races on a Saturday this season.Reverse grid races have been a recurring topic of discussion in F1 in recent years, specifically focusing on using them to set the starting order...

There’s no two ways about it, as weird and unique as the 2020 season is going to be in Formula 1, the sport has missed a huge opportunity this year.It can get away with almost anything from a sporting perspective. The calendar still isn’t finalized even though we’re three rounds...

The need to have unanimous agreement among the teams to make short-term rule changes in Formula 1 has to change, according to the sport’s managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn.Mercedes has blocked the proposal to have reverse grid qualifying races at one of the two races that are being held...

Formula 1 will discuss new proposals with the FIA to change the race weekend format for back-to-back events at the same venue in Austria and Silverstone.The idea of reverse grid qualifying races was tabled to add variety at the two circuits where consecutive races will be held when racing resumes...

Toto Wolff has reiterated the opposition Mercedes has to the idea of reverse grid qualifying races in Formula 1, explaining why his team blocked the proposal.F1 is keen to experiment with the race weekend format to provide more racing entertainment for fans, and tabled the idea of replacing qualifying with...

Formula 1 doesn’t want any changes it makes to the sport’s format to be perceived as gimmicks, amid the discussion over reverse grid qualifying races.The first eight races of 2020 have now been confirmed, with two events happening at each of the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone. F1 raised the...

The concept of reverse grid qualifying races to decide the grid for the full-length grand prix is being seriously considered by Formula 1 for when racing resumes, but faces stiff opposition.Liberty Media, the teams and the FIA have discussed the idea of using the doubleheader races planned for Austria and...