Sprint Session Duration

In Simple Terms

A sprint session normally ends after 1 hour once the scheduled distance is completed. If the session is stopped due to accidents or weather, that pause time is added back, but the total session cannot exceed 1.5 hours. If there's a safety car formation lap before the race starts, the 1.5-hour clock begins when the green lights turn on.

• Sprint sessions have a maximum duration of 1 hour for normal racing conditions
• Suspension time (due to red flags or safety car periods) is added to the clock, with a hard limit of 1.5 hours total
• If a formation lap behind the safety car occurs, the 1.5-hour timer starts when the green lights are given
• Once the scheduled race distance is completed, the session ends regardless of remaining time