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Wolff doesn't want a sprint race every weekend: 'Too much randomness'

Yesterday the first test took place with the sprint race in Formula 1. Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing beat Mercedes and took pole position. Toto Wolff likes the new format, but thinks it should only be used at select "Grand Slam" events. According to the Mercedes team boss, the sprint race is a good addition, but it is too random. “I think it's entertaining for the crowds on the track", Wolff told Autosport.com. Read more Windsor: 'Worrying for Mercedes that Red Bull have sorted that out' “A start is always interesting and good content. And obviously, [Fernando] Alonso was fun to watch. So I think overall, it is a good add-on. I don't see it at every race. I think...
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