Emola GP: Sprint Qualification Returns to Emola Grand Prix: The home of Ferrari, Emola will host the sprint qualifying race for the first time in the 2022 season. Three sprint qualification sessions were held in 2021, but there are a few changes this year, including a new points system and several new tracks. Follow Formula 1 live updates on InsideSport.IN
The F1 Sprint was launched last year and involved a 100km dash with every 25-30 minutes running. The results set the grid for the weekend headliner end – Sunday Grand Prix instead of a regular qualifying session.
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Imola GP: See what you need to know about SPRINT eligibility, rules, points distribution and F1 Sprint to get back to Imola GP
This year the sprint qualification will undoubtedly be more significant, the top eight drivers will be awarded points. Previously, points were awarded only to the first three drivers.
The driver who takes P1 will now get eight points, as opposed to three. Meanwhile, the eighth-ranked driver will now have to settle for just one point. These points will now be applied to both driver and constructor titles.
F1 2022 Sprint Qualifying Point Distribution:
P1 – 8 points
P2 – 7 points
P3 – 6 points
P4 – 5 points
P5 – 4 points
P6 – 3 points
P7 – 2 points
P8 – 1 point
There has been a shift around venues that will host sprint races this year. Interlagos returns for the sprint race for the second time this season. Meanwhile, the Red Bull Ring and Emola will see their first sprint race of the season.
Imola GP: See what you need to know about SPRINT eligibility, rules, points distribution and F1 Sprint to get back to Imola GP
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The first sprint race of the 2021 season took place at the British Grand Prix (Silverstone). It was the current champion Max Verstapen who led from his rival Lewis Hamilton. Valteri Botas, meanwhile, had to settle for third place.
Max Verstappen takes P1 for the first time # F1 Sprint! 3
He took the lead from Lewis Hamilton in the light out and never looked back!# BritishGP 3 # F1 pic.twitter.com/BtXqDG8I7v
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 17, 2021
The second sprint race of the 2021 season was held at the Italian Grand Prix (Manja). Voltaire Botas took first place and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Daniel Ricciardo had to settle for third place and even win the Italian Grand Prix.
The third sprint race of the 2021 season took place at the Sওo Paulo Grand Prix (Interlagos). Voltaire Botas again sealed the deal because he was first and Max Verstappen was second. Carlos Senz had to settle for third place. But, the race saw a stunning comeback from Lewis Hamilton as he finished 15th in just 24 laps and even went on to win the race.
Imola GP: See what you need to know about SPRINT eligibility, rules, points distribution and F1 Sprint to get back to Imola GP
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