F1 Sprint weekends are back for 2024, with new locations and a fresh format to set it apart from the usual Grand Prix weekend. Here’s our handy guide to get you up to speed on all things F1 Sprint in the 2024 season. What is an F1 Sprint? An F1 Sprint is a shorter race with ...
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This venue will also host our next Sprint weekend. Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo This is the second triple-header of the season, though it should be the first to see all three races take place after the Imola-Monaco-Barcelona leg saw the Emilia Romagna GP postponed due to devastat...
While most track races generally involve people running in a straight line or in circles, few attract the crowd's attention like the steeplechase. This race involves hurdling over large, immobile barriers and a water jump—earning its reputation for being an intense event. "Steeplechase is fun,...
So what's changed? Why? And will it make a big difference? The old format Previously, F1's main qualifying event on Friday, which is run in segments called Q1, Q2 and Q3, would set the grid for the sprint race. The result of that shortened race would then set the grid for...
This flag is waved to signal that any session, whether it be practice, qualifying or a race, has come to an end. It is the greatest sight of all for a driver who reaches it in first place in a grand prix, because it means they are the winner. Read next: What is F1’s ‘DRS...
The 2024 F1 season is bigger than ever, with 24 races and six sprints confirmed. If you’re lucky enough to be watching a race live, here are some tips on how to make the most of your F1 fan experience
And what time is qualifying? The US Grand Prix starts at 8pm UK time on Sunday 22 October, while qualifying gets underway at 10pm onFriday20 October. That can only mean one thing… Yep, it’s a sprint weekend. The action on Saturday is entirely dedicated to the sprint race, with ...
Well, technically it’s four. Because this weekend is a Sprint weekend, which means there’ll be a mini race on Saturday as qualifying for the main event is shunted back to Friday. Last year this format delivered emphatically in Brazil: Kevin Magnussen claimed a sensational...
What is tower running? Instead of running on the ground, athletes sprint up tall structures. These short, organized races include one-lap sprints, quarter-mile laps, and full-mile laps, with competitors typically timed only on their ascents. ...