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Formula One and teams mulling Saturday qualifying race!

The Formula One Group has apparently put forth to teams the idea of running a Saturday sprint race on Grand Prix weekends to determine the race grid. Reporting from Germany's Auto Motor und Sport alleges that in Australia, F1 submitted to teams several potential changes to the race-weekend format. For starters, the sport's commercial rights holder is suggesting that proceedings kick off on the Friday with an open scrutineering, an approach that would allow fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with teams and cars. The day would then be completed by F1's usual two free practice sessions, although they would be reduced to just 60 minutes each. Brawn making progress on bursting...
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