The F1 Sprint returns at this weekend's AustrianGP Here's how it will work ⬇️
Its introduction sees practice reduced and drivers thrown straight into qualifying on Friday afternoon.The result of qualifying will determine the sprint race grid, while the result of that will shape up the order for the main event on Sunday.F1 halo: What is it? How Mercedes’ design “saved two lives” at F1 British GPOriginally, F1 bosses hoped to run the sprint races at six grands prix this year but the teams didn’t agree on the basis that costs could be too high in the cost cap era.
Unlike last year, the accolade for pole position will be awarded to the driver who is fastest in qualifying. In its first year, the driver who won the sprint was officially awarded pole position, leading to some confusion and criticism from fans.In 2021, points were only handed out to the top three finishes , but for this year, points will be awarded to the top eight , giving drivers more incentive to go for overtakes rather than settle for their grid position.The introduction of sprint races last year did add some drama to the three race weekends.
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