This week we heard Liberty Media?s Motorsport Managing Director, Ross Brawn, hint that Formula 1?s Friday practice sessions could be scrapped.
As expected, the new owners are trying to revolutionise the Sport, however is their American heritage trying to turn Formula 1 into an open wheeled NASCAR" After last weekend?s race at Austin with Michael Buffer?s driver introductions and the weigh-in type stand off between Vettel and Hamilton over the trophy; I am inclined to think so.
 
1. Improving the Show
2. What happens in FP1"
3. What happens in FP2"
4. How would scrapping Friday Practice affect the Race"
5. What are your thoughts"
 

1. Improving the Show
One of the ways Liberty are thinking of ?improving the show? is to have more track action in the form of races. This sounds like a great plan for the fans, however despite Formula 1?s governance contract to host up to 25 races in a season; Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull need to give their consent. This was agreed during the negotiations of their contracts in 2012, back when they were the top three teams. Therefore, if a season has more than 20 races in total, or more than 17 races in total with 60% held outside of Europe, the U.S. or Canada, then they need approval from these three teams. From a money point of view, obviously the revenue generated from each event is a huge incentive for teams to approve more races. However, teams already spend around £12 million in logistical costs and tra...