Article B2.2.1
Sprint Qualifying Session
Sporting Regulations
Article B2.2.1
Sprint Qualifying Session
Chapter: B2
In Simple Terms
Sprint Qualifying is a short qualifying session that happens on Friday, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours after the first practice session ends. It determines the starting grid positions for the Sprint race that takes place later that day.
- Held on the first day of track running (Friday)
- Starts 2.5-3.5 hours after FP1 concludes
- Determines the grid order for the Sprint race
- Shorter format compared to traditional qualifying
Official FIA Text
Sprint Qualifying takes place on first day of track running, starting 2.5-3.5 hours after FP1 end. Determines starting grid for Sprint.
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