In this constantly expanding and changing world of Formula 1, we frequently witness several developments. Such a tweak was implemented during the 2021 championship season and is now a permanent feature of the game. The F1 Sprint race format is the modification under question. The typical racing weekend was transformed into a thrilling two-race weekend by this whole new concept.
The sprint race is a 100-kilometer sprint with no required pit stops, allowing the driver to race nonstop till the finish line. It takes place on a Saturday in place of the race's customary qualifying session. The starting grid for the subsequent race is determined by the sprint race's final outcome.
However, after its initial introduction, the entire Formula 1 community was perplexed by this innovative and thrilling race style. There is now a tonne of literature explaining the format's complexity. Despite the fact that we think this format necessitates a deeper discussion due to its increasing frequency and constant adjustments.
Following widespread agreement among the teams to make a change, Formula One will debut a new sprint format at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. F1 will replace Saturday's practise session, which traditionally comes before the sprint race, with a stand-alone qualifying session for that competition, pending official approval of the change. The result of the sprint will no longer have any influence on how a driver begins the main race; instead, Friday's qualifying session will now determine the race for the grand prix on Sunday.
The sprint races will now be a regular occurrence for more than 25% of the 23-race season. But several of the drivers on the grid did not support this choice very much. Our current champion, Max Verstappen, is one such driver.
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