I think he fears next year, we can announce the result at 1700 local time on Saturday, assuming qualifying is at 1400. So, he wants a "messy" stage so at least as a commentator he has something to talk about without the whole thing decending into TMS!
If someone scampers away next year, all they have to do is maintain a gap and they have won!
If someone scampers away next year, all they have to do is maintain a gap and they have won!