Max Verstappen calls for F1 to scrap Fridays as he creates the perfect Grand Prix weekend

Max Verstappen has expressed his desire for significant changes to the Formula 1 weekend format, advocating for the elimination of Friday practice sessions. He envisions a schedule where drivers arrive on Saturday for one practice session followed by qualifying, with the race taking place on Sunday. Verstappen acknowledges the commercial pressures that necessitate the current format but believes it could be improved for drivers.

Despite his criticism of the sprint race format, Verstappen holds the record for the most sprint victories in F1 history. He has previously voiced his concerns about the impact of sprint races on the overall weekend experience, stating that they detract from the significance of winning a Grand Prix. Nevertheless, he is set to compete in an upcoming sprint weekend in Malaysia.