Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend is first to feature changes in format.
In 2021 and 2022 qualifying set the grid for Sprint, and the outcome of that mini-race set the grid for Sunday’s main race.ut—a condensed version of qualifying that replaces the valueless second practice session—will set the lineup for Saturday’s Sprint.
Azerbaijan’s wall-lined Baku City Circuit will also host the first of this year’s six Sprint events—expanded from three from 2022—as well as the inaugural version ofIn 2021 and 2022 qualifying set the grid for Sprint, and the outcome of that mini-race set the grid for Sunday’s main race.
“Baku’s not the easiest track in normal circumstances, so 60 minutes isn’t enough to get [the car] into the sweet spot, but that’s the same for everyone,” said Mercedes’ George Russell. “Hopefully we’re happy from the first lap of practice as that’ll make life easier.” “I think as a driver it’s great that you go straight into that Sprint Shootout without practice as it could bring uncertainty, some drivers that might make mistakes,” said Alpine’s Esteban Ocon.Saturday’s Sprint race—just like it did in 2022—will still reward points for the top eight finishers , compared to points for the top 10 of Sunday’s race .
For four of the 20 drivers they have no Sprint experience to lean on. Logan Sargeant, Oscar Piastri and Nyck de Vries are rookies, while veteran Nico Hulkenberg has not been on the grid full-time since Sprint’s debut in 2021.
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