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Genuine question:
I'm a relatively new fan, I started following the sport in 2020. I love to watch and I've been following closely.
To be honest I don't know how I feel about the sprint format. It's exciting sure, but to me it takes some steam out of the actual GP. I think I prefer the standard weekend format.
If you're a long time fan, how do you feel about the sprint format compared to the standard weekend format? Do you think it's good for the sport?
Been watching since 2014. The last race I attended in person was Silverstone in 2021 and what I will say is that a sprint weekend makes every day interesting when you're actually at the circuit and spending all day there.
Watching it on TV feels very different though - it feels rushed, repetitive and it slightly dilutes the actual GP. During a standard weekend it feels like you're steadily building to a massive event. I think having three sprint races in a season is fine but six of these things is annoying. I like that F1 is willing to trial new ideas but they're throwing a bit too much shit at the wall to see what sticks at the moment. The calendar is too bloated as well, but that's a whole 'nother issue.