What is the format for F1 sprint races in 2026?

140 sources·Updated 1 day ago

The 2026 British GP at Silverstone features a sprint race format with six events planned.

Lando Norris is central to a projected record crowd at Silverstone.
McLaren aims for home victory with a special livery for the sprint.
Britain's five F1 drivers have one practice hour before sprint qualifying.

The 2026 F1 season will feature six sprint races, with the British GP at Silverstone set to attract a record crowd, putting Lando Norris and McLaren under pressure ahead of the sprint qualifying.

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