Leclerc and Sainz sound warning as F1 plans Sprint expansion
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Article B2.3.1
Sprint Session
Chapter: B2
In Simple Terms
A Sprint Session is a shorter race that takes place on the second day of competition at certain F1 events (called Alternative Format Competitions). It's a way to add variety to the weekend and gives teams another chance to score points and battle for position before the main Sunday race.
- Sprint races occur on the second day of track running
- Only used at Alternative Format Competition events
- Provides additional racing and points-scoring opportunity
- Held separately from the main Grand Prix race
Official FIA Text
Sprint session takes place on second day of track running at Alternative Format Competition.
Article B2.3.5
Sprint Session Classification
Chapter: B2
In Simple Terms
In a sprint race, the winner is whoever completes the scheduled distance in the fastest time. All other cars are ranked by how many laps they completed and the order they crossed the finish line. However, if a car completes fewer than 90% of the winner's lap count, they won't be officially classified in the results.
- Winner determined by shortest time to complete scheduled distance
- Cars ranked by laps completed first, then finishing order
- Must complete at least 90% of winner's laps to be classified
- Unclassified cars receive no points
Official FIA Text
First place covers scheduled distance in shortest time. All Cars classified by laps completed and crossing order. Cars with less than 90% winner laps not classified.
Article B3.4.2
Covering of Components Alternative Format
Chapter: ARTICLE B3: PROCEDURES DURING A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
After Sprint Qualifying in Alternative Format races, teams must cover their cars and prepare them for FIA inspection seals within 2 hours. These seals can be removed 3 hours before the Sprint race starts, allowing teams time to work on their cars before the race begins.
- Cars must be covered and sealed within 2 hours of Sprint Qualifying ending
- FIA seals serve as official verification that cars haven't been illegally modified
- Seals can be removed 3 hours before the scheduled Sprint start time
- This rule applies specifically to Alternative Format Competition events
Official FIA Text
At Alternative Format Competition, within two hours of end of Sprint Qualifying all Cars used must be covered and ready for FIA seals. Seals may be removed three hours before scheduled sprint start.
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