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1. Format is perfect. No complaints.
2. 20 > 30
3. Keep qualifying the same but see point 5.
4. Start earlier. The seasonal timing prevents a lot of clashes with other tours and irl commitments. Easier to be more invested in a tour that has momentum going than have to deal with things like...