Each and every individual who has a connection to sports in any way will undoubtedly have an opinion on it. Similar to the current discussion over “sprint races.” The governing bodies have doubled the number of Sprint races since last year in an effort to increase spectator interest and enjoyment in the sport. A new shootout qualifying session will replace final practice after the Geneva Summit gives the format the all-clear, and it will introduce its own standalone event on Saturdays. This Formula 1 convoluted decision may jeopardize Max Verstappen‘s career at the pinnacle of motorsport.
As a result of the amendments that the World Motor Sport Council approved, Friday’s qualifying, which will take place following the practice session, will determine the starting lineup for Sunday’s main race rather than Saturday’s sprint. Whereas on Saturday, a half-hour of qualifying will determine the starting lineup for the sprint race. The Sprint race will award points to the top 8 finishers but will no longer determine the starting order for Sunday’s main race. There will be three sessions of 12, 10, and 8 minutes each for the sprint qualification.
🚨 | OFFICIAL: F1 has approved changes to the Sprint weekend format:
Friday -> Free Practice, Qualifying (for main race)
Saturday -> Qualifying (for Sprint), Sprint Race
Sunday -> Main raceQualifying for the Sprint will be shorter:
SQ1 -> 12 mins
SQ2 -> 10 mins
SQ3 -> 8 mins— formularacers (@formularacers_) April 25, 2023
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Various team bosses have voiced their perspectives on the subject during discussions that have lasted for days. However, now that the format has been accepted, everyone may be wondering what will happen to Max Verstappen. The Dutch have always been disdainful of the idea as a whole, to the point where he threatened F1 by saying that the growing number of races might reduce his chances of competing in the pinnacle of motorsport.
Since the news was made public, the fans’ reactions have ranged, and some of them are worried about whether Verstappen will continue to be with us or not.
With the latest F1’s plans will Max Verstappen quit the sport sooner?
In 2021, Formula 1 held three sprint races as part of an experimental format, which they continued in 2022. And ever since the previous year, Verstappen has been steadfast in his assertion that he “doesn’t enjoy” the racing format since, in his opinion, sprint races are not in the “DNA” of Formula 1. Additionally, he has been warning the F1 that if changes keep happening, he won’t be “around for very long.”
Since the F1 implemented all of these alterations, despite Verstappen’s warning, fans have been concerned. Some of them have even voiced their opinions about it.
this is such a stupid format i hate it https://t.co/HxfbMUtruy
— laila (@LEC16CH) April 25, 2023
so… what the fuck is the point of this? this just feels like a shitty version of f2 & f3… https://t.co/PEGHtHza8j
— nini ⁸¹ (@oscarpizzazztri) April 25, 2023
So will Max leave us or not?
— meufcoolquitweet (@meufcoolquitwe1) April 25, 2023
so basically i can skip saturday now lets fucking go best change without just fucking removing it https://t.co/oGxpuURCjK
— internet user cam exkyou (@nonsleepist) April 25, 2023
Some fans are extremely worried that the F1’s continued adoption of the format will only worsen Max Verstappen’s propensity to quit the sport.
the possibility of max retiring earlier than expected gets higher and higher every day and i can’t deal with that.
— conni (@VERCAPLESS) April 25, 2023
Contrary to what some of us may believe, Formula 1 fans are incredibly intelligent. One of the spectators even expressed worry about how the races will impact the Budget cap
For now, let's take a look first 😐
However, I'm not a fan of F1 SPRINT. I feel that they are playing with Formula One in a weird way and I don't think it is good for the teams because of the budget cap and the engine usage limit 😟
— Keep going,Yusuke #LH44 (@KeepGoingYusuke) April 25, 2023
So is the sprint race just like an extra race now? Not affecting the main race
— Olly (@_iTzOlly) April 25, 2023
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….yeah this is going to be a disaster. THE ONLY FP AND RACE QUALI ON THE SAME DAY????? https://t.co/QCtAANPoTi
— aza (@VeloandHar) April 25, 2023
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In light of the aforementioned, what do you anticipate Max Verstappen’s next step to be? Will the Red Bull driver genuinely think about quitting the sport sooner or will he stick around until he breaks numerous more records?