Why the reverse-grids proposal won't go away
It appears as though Formula 1's proposal to introduce reversed-grid qualifying races will fall by the wayside for the time being. But, despite Mercedes' resistance, F1 owner Liberty Media is still keen to experiment with new formats.
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While there was a sense of disappointment this week from some teams that a proposal for reversed-grid qualifying race experiments had fallen away because of resistance from Mercedes, don't think for a second that the idea is dead.
The unique circumstance prompted by the coronavirus-impacted calendar, where F1 will hold back-to-back races at select venues, was certainly the perfect opportunity to try new things.
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