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F1 may reward sprint qualifying ‘grand slam'

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has floated the idea of a points bonus based upon on a ‘grand slam’ during a sprint qualifying weekend. It is not the typical ‘grand slam’ associated with Formula 1, which comprises a driver taking pole position, leading the entire race distance to win and also setting the fastest lap. Instead, this is more of a ‘triple crown’, or a hat-trick, of claiming pole position for sprint qualifying, winning that shorter ‘race’ and then also taking victory in the grand prix. For anyone who completed that treble, there would be extra points on offer. Domenicali has not yet offered any specifics about the number of points or said it will definitely be...
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