Organisers aim to shake up second races at same venuesEuropean leg of calendar set to be announced on MondayFormula One is looking at using a reversed grid qualifying session as part of a new format for racing’s resumption this season.
Formula One Group has already discussed the proposal with the teams and the governing body, the FIA, and it is understood it has broad support but that the world champions, Mercedes, oppose the concept. A formal vote and decision will be made early this week.
F1’s proposal is specifically targeted at events where one circuit would host two races. The sport is expected to announce the European leg of its rescheduled calendar on Monday. It will open with two back-to-back races at the Red Bull Ring in Austria and is also set to include two races at Silverstone, subject to
Coronavirus restrictions.