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The dash qualifying over a distance of 100 kilometres will decide the GP grid and provides the highest three finishers championship factors, F1 mentioned in an announcement.
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Formula One has unanimously accredited the adoption of ‘sprint’ qualifying at three Grands Prix this season, the organisers introduced on Monday. The dash qualifying over a distance of 100 kilometres will decide the GP grid and provides the highest three finishers championship factors, F1 mentioned in an announcement. It mentioned the dash classes, that are “designed to enhance the on-track motion”, would take place at two European races and at one race outside Europe. Website Autosport reported the two European sprints will be held at July’s British GP at Silverstone and the Italian GP at Monza in September.
“I am delighted that all the teams supported this plan, and it is a testament to our united efforts to continue to engage our fans in new ways while ensuring we remain committed to the heritage and meritocracy of our sport,” mentioned F1 chief government Stefano Domenicali.
Race weekends that includes the dash qualifiers may have a tweaked format, with an everyday qualifying session based mostly on the quickest single lap after the primary free observe on the Friday. That session will decide the grid for Saturday’s dash qualifying.
The driver who comes prime within the dash, which is able to happen after the second free observe, will acquire three championship factors, the second-placed driver will take two factors and third finisher may have one level.
“It additionally strikes the precise stability of rewarding drivers and groups on benefit whereas additionally giving others the prospect to battle their means via the sphere on Saturday to enhance their race possibilities on Sunday,” said F1.
The new format needs to be ratified by motorsport governing body FIA, whose next meeting is scheduled for July 9.
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