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F1 working on alternatives to reverse grids - Todt

Jun.16 Jean Todt says Formula 1 is working on "other innovative ideas" after Mercedes vetoed the plan for qualifying sprint races and reverse grids in 2020. The FIA president said the corona crisis means the sport needs to become creative about how best to put on a show this year. "We have to take advantage of this different period to achieve objectives that under normal conditions would be almost impossible," he told Corriere della Sera. "We must be creative in the calendar, not only in F1, but in all disciplines, from rallies to Formula E," Todt added, when asked about the prospect of Mugello and other non-F1 venues filling in the gaps left by cancelled...
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