©AstonMartin Phillip van Osten 26/04/2024 at 10:4726/04/2024 at 10:26 Fernando Alonso believes that Formula 1’s revised Sprint format prioritizes tyre conservation, leading to a game of “who runs less” in Friday’s single practice session. Under the Sprint schedule, F1 teams have just one practice session before jumping into sprint qualifying which is followed on Saturday by the sprint race itself. This limited time forces teams to fast-track their set-up work, with a focus on long runs. However, the shift in strategy also stems from the fact that this year, teams receive one fewer set of tyres compared to standard races – or 12 sets versus 13. The breakdown also changes, with...
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