Still not a fan of this weekend structure as this will probably just be like qualifying yesterday anyways
Agreed. I had an open mind for the sprint format but I'm just not liking it so far
They should replace it with something similar to how qualifying works in Formula E or a One-Lap shootout
Sprints just dont work in F1. In MotoGP the sprint is already for me the better product. But cars are just not made for sprint racing
Already quite different.
Yeah not a fan either. I think it’s a little better than last seasons sprint setup, but still fairly dogshit
With the track drying up, timing the last lap (and stay inside track limits) will be extremely important.
Both Haas in SQ3
I don't understand haas, sometime they look very good at qualifying but rarely they materialise in the race. Hope they will one day be as good at race as they are at qualifying.
They just suck at tire management
Big Mercedes F
The equivalent of rage quitting after messing up.
Sorry, what is a "Sprint Shootout"?
Did I miss that in previous races or is this (one of) the first time this event is held?Will only a subset of drivers get to attend the sprint race? But if so, couldn't the qualifying results be used for that?
The sprint is a new standalone race, on it some weekends this year. Qualifying for the race was yesterday, everything today is sprint. The shootout is open to everyone, it's qualifying for the sprint race later, which is 20 laps or 60 mins. Top eight I think? get extra points
It's a shorter qualifying session for the sprint race later today. I think that's the main difference, there's also suppose to be some tire restrictions but they ditched that today because of the wet conditions.
Qualifying to the sprint race later today. It's something new for this year. I think this is the second race week to feature this kind of qualifying.
The weekend structure being tested this weekend looks like this:
Friday: Normal Qualifying for sunday's race Saturday morning: Sprint Shootout (Quali for Sprint) Saturday afternoon: Sprint (mini-race) Sunday: Race
So its basically a mini quali+race on saturday which... idk
Both Haas drivers in Q3
An Russell doesn't set a time in Q2. Awful qualy for Mercedes
I was able to turn now, how is Ferrari going?
It was a good qualy or shootout whatever it’s named
I agree, I think the shorter sessions make it a lot more interesting
When will they begin shooting each other? Just here for the shootout
I really don’t care about the sprint format. It doesn’t add anything and just seems forced
What will happen tomorrow if drivers repeatedly exceed limits? Penalties all round?
Yes? But since they arent pushing as much there will be way less penalties
That true, could still be interesting
I really don’t care about the sprint format. It doesn’t add anything and just seems forced
Hulkenberg on second row. Wow!
C'mon C'mon Charles...
Sprint race finishing order having an impact on main race makes it worthwhile.
Sprint race as it stands is just pointless.
Hulk above the Ferraris lmao
Hulk replacing Checonsoon
I really don’t care about the sprint format. It doesn’t add anything and just seems forced
What happened with that Haas in the box? Did it run something over?
It ran over its own old rear tire
Woof.
WTF is going on!? Can't we just have the sprint instead of whatever this is...
People got annoyed when the sprint race impacted the actual race so they changed it.
Now Friday qualification is for Sunday’s grid. Saturday quali is for the Sprint grid.
Personally I enjoy seeing two qualifying sessions with cars on the limit instead of practices.
I really don’t care about the sprint format. It doesn’t add anything and just seems forced
