He Formula 1 World Cup He added, in order to give greater emotion to the competitions in each F1 Grand PrixA sprint racewhich takes place on Saturday in the events chosen from the Formula 1 World Championship calendar. 2023the tests that include sprint races have been doubled and there are a total of six for this new modality in 2024, while in 2022 were only three. Next we tell you everything about the sprint race in F1.
What is a sprint race in F1?
THE FIA This has been done with a new method that seeks to provide greater emotion and, above all, additional competitiveness in the Formula 1 World Cup. In this context, several sprint races have been inserted into the F1 World Championship. In the 2022 calendar a total of three such races were organized and the good results led the organization to apply to double the number, so in 2023 we have a total of six sprint races on the calendar.
A sprint race is different from traditional formula 1 racedated Sunday as the highlight of each Grand Prizein that they are shorter races that distribute points and therefore give more opportunities to add, although less than their older sisters. Whoever finishes first in this sprint race will take eight points in the standings. F1 World Cup. The points acquired decrease by one unit going down until reaching eighth place, which is the last to score in these tests which take place on Saturday.
How do sprint races work?
In this 2023 Formula 1 World Championship There was a variation from last year’s sprint races. While during the last edition of the world championship there were several free practice sessions and only one qualification for the sprint racethere are now new variations.
The new model will debut in Azerbaijan GPon the fourth day of 2023 Formula 1 World Championship. Friday will begin with a free practice session and that’s when qualifying for Sunday’s race will begin. Saturday will begin with qualifying for the sprint race and these will take place later.
There has been some criticism as it is not considered that a single training session is enough for drivers to arrive in top shape for both races. Likewise, these sprint races started to work because, for example, MotoGP He took them too and every weekend there Grand Prize A test of this type is also performed.
How long are F1 sprint races?
The limitation of sprint races is given by the International Automobile FederationTHE FIAwho left 100 kilometers the course of this type of competition, which takes place on Saturday as a prelude to Sunday Grand Prize. The number of rounds may vary depending on where this event takes place. sprint race. The duration of races is generally around 30 minutes.
