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Sprint race and third driver GP being discussed

Formula 1's proposals to revamp the weekend schedule include ideas such as a Saturday sprint event, and even a standalone race for junior drivers in third cars to earn their place on the proper grand prix grid, Motorsport.com can reveal. Following a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group earlier this week, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone are now evaluating a number of ideas that could be introduced as early as next year. A statement said: "Several exciting and innovative changes to the qualifying and race weekend formats have also been discussed and are being evaluated by FIA and FOM for a 2016 introduction." Although some radical proposals, like a single-make saloon car race for all F1...
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