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Ricciardo no fan of 'messy' reverse-grid idea
Daniel Ricciardo shared Mercedes' rebuff of Formula 1's plan to trial a reverse-grid qualifying race this summer, the Renault driver considering the concept as potentially "messy". In a bid to spice up the spectacle on the track, Formula 1's chiefs tabled the idea of forming Sunday's grid on the basis of a reverse-grid sprint race run on Saturday afternoon in place of normal qualifying. F1 managing director Ross Brawn suggested the concept could be trialed in the Austrian Grand Prix's second event. Wolff clarifies reasons Mercedes rejected reverse-grid idea But teams did not reach unanimity on the plan, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff clearly opposing the "gimmick"...
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