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F1 wants to test qualifying sprint races during 2020 season

Formula One is considering carrying out tests on the current race weekend format during the 2020 season, including a Saturday qualifying race.

The existing format to every grand prix weekend has come under scrutiny in recent weeks -- currently every one follows the same format, with two practice sessions on a Friday (Thursday at the Monaco Grand Prix), another practice ahead of qualifying on Saturday before the race on Sunday.

Critics say this could be spiced up and modernised, with some other categories in racing setting its grids by a shorter 'sprint' race, which often starts with cars in reverse order of championship standings.