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Verstappen: Don't make F1 like wrestling

Max Verstappen has warned that the drivers don't want F1 to become 'artificial and fake' like 'American wrestling'. The comments came after Verstappen and fellow drivers met with Formula 1 bosses to discuss the plans for next season which include the possible introduction of reverse-grid sprint races to replace qualifying at some venues. Verstappen fears that bringing in such gimmicks risks making Formula 1 'artificial and fake', like the world of scripted wrestling. “Us drivers had a meeting with the Formula 1 owners,” Verstappen told his official website. “We spoke a lot about what we want as drivers. “Nothing has been decided but we don’t want something like American wrestling...
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