Formula 1: FIA stalls on the additional proposal for sprint races as teams not in favor of expansion in 2023: Formula 1 teams consented to twofold the number of sprint races to six in 2023 in a meeting on Tuesday. However formal endorsement was stalled down by the FIA who required a further assessment. Follow Formula 1 updates on InsideSport.IN.
Meanwhile, the world governing body said in a statement that the proposition was to involve a similar configuration as this season. The points are granted to the top eight in the 100km Saturday sprint, yet it held judgment.
Formula 1: FIA stalls on the additional proposal for sprint races as teams not in favour of expansion in 2023
“While supporting the principle of an increased number of sprint events, the FIA is still evaluating the impact of this proposal on its trackside operations and personnel. And will provide its feedback to the commission,” the statement read.
#F1 – FIA Formula 1 Commission – Media Statement:https://t.co/1OlHvyJ8EZ
— FIA (@fia) April 26, 2022
The gathering was led by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The sources said the administering body needed a monetary commitment from Formula One. However, there was no prompt remark from the FIA.
A super majority is required for the change to produce results one year from now and the FIA holds a third of the votes on the commission.
Formula 1: FIA stalls on the additional proposal for sprint races as teams not in favour of expansion in 2023
The first sprint of this season was held at Imola in Italy at the end of the week. Formula One’s overseeing chief Ross Brawn illuminated the craving for more after the arrangement was first tested in 2021.
“I think what I would like to do is at least get six races settled. And then after these three races, we can see if there are format developments we want to do. But I would like to just move on to six races,” said Brawn.
The sprint format sees qualifying for the pole position on Friday, with Saturday’s race setting the grid for Sunday’s main race. Meanwhile, there are two sprint races more to be held this year in Austria and Brazil.
Formula 1: FIA stalls on the additional proposal for sprint races as teams not in favour of expansion in 2023
