what is the f1 sprint race

The F1 Sprint Race is a new format introduced in 2021 to add excitement to the Formula 1 race weekend schedule. It is a shortened version of a normal race, taking place over a shorter distance of 100km, which is equivalent to around 25-30 minutes of racing. The race is designed to provide a short and fast-paced spectacle, with drivers racing flat-out from start to finish without the need to pit. The F1 Sprint Race is held on Saturday, and the results determine the starting grid for the main race on Sunday. The top eight finishers in the F1 Sprint Race are awarded points, with the winner receiving eight points. The F1 Sprint Race format has undergone some changes since its introduction in 2021. For example, in 2023, F1 has dropped its Saturday practice session for a new sprint qualifying session, essentially a shorter version of regular qualifying, held in the morning before the sprint race in the afternoon. The tyre rules have also changed for this session, with only soft tyres permitted throughout, and teams and drivers are free to start Sunday’s race on any compound.