The finishing order of the race will define the grid for Sunday’s showpiece event – the Grand Prix, where the traditional format will remain unchanged.
There won’t be a podium ceremony, as that honour will remain the privilege of the top three in Sunday’s Grand Prix, however there will be a special post-Sprint presentation for the top three. Points will be awarded to the top three finishers, three for the winner down to one point for third.
It is designed to provide a short and fast-paced racing spectacle – similar to a Twenty20 cricket match – with drivers racing flat-out from start to finish without the need to pit. Here’s your one-stop shop to what expect from Formula 1’s trial aimed at enriching the experience of a full Grand Prix weekend, for both fans at the track and around the world, from the tension of Friday’s flat-out qualifying session through to the chequered flag on Sunday afternoon… What’s the format?į1 Sprint will be a race run over 100km (in Silverstone's case, 17 laps) and lasting around 25-30 minutes. The Formula 1 weekend is getting a shake-up this weekend in Silverstone, with the introduction of F1 Sprint (or Sprint Qualifying to some).