After the tests that Formula 1 carried out during 2021 at the Silverstone, Monza and Interlagos circuits, the sprint races for the 2022 season have been confirmed, although with a significant series of modifications.
Although it is true that the leading teams did not look favorably on the introduction of the sprint format for next season, finally the FIA and the category have been able to announce that Emilia Romagna , Austria and again Brazil will host the three sprint qualifying races in 2022.
Initially, the idea of the heads of F1 was to increase the number of grand prizes with a sprint format, but after complaints from the largest they have had to take a step back with which all parties seem to have agreed. in agreement.
In the official statement, the FIA and Formula 1 highlighted the good feelings that the 2021 sprint races had caused both in the fans and in the organizers of each of the grand prix:
“After reviewing the three ‘Sprint format’ events of 2021 and seeing recognition by all that the format created positive benefits, three Sprint events were proposed for 2022, noting that is an accurate number due to pressure that the teams already have for this season with the introduction of important changes in the regulations”.
After offering that explanation, the FIA detailed all the modifications that the sprint races will have in the next Formula 1 season.
Three F1 grands prix in sprint format:
- Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
- Austrian Grand Prix
- Brazilian Grand Prix
Changes to sprint race weekends in F1 2022:
- The session will be simply called: “Sprint”.
- Championship points will be awarded for the top eight as follows:
- 1st – 8 points
- 2nd – 7 points
- 3rd – 6 points
- 4th – 5 points
- 5th – 4 points
- 6th – 3 points
- 7th – 2 points
- 8th – 1 point
- Pole Position will go to the fastest driver in qualifying on Friday, rather than the driver who finishes first in the Sprint session.
