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Reverse grid plans blocked by ‘two teams'

Ross Brawn has revealed that 'two teams' said no to reverse grid races but the F1 sporting boss didn't say which two. Brawn and Liberty Media had proposed running three reverse grid sprint races in 2020, replacing the usual Saturday qualifying. However, in order for the change to go through they needed unanimous support from all 10 teams. Brawn went into the Paris believing he had that; he didn't. 'It is frustrating that we’ve not been able to do that,' he told Sky F1. 'And I think unfortunately is a classic problem of Formula 1. 'The current governance system means we need unanimity to carry any decision through for next year. 'The teams initially said they would agree with it. And then...
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