F1 Sprint: Points System Remains Unchanged for 2024
Same Rules Apply to Sprint Races
Points Awarded to Top 8 Finishers
The points system for Formula 1 (F1) Sprint races will remain unchanged in 2024, according to the latest updates from the FIA. This means that drivers will continue to be awarded points based on their finishing position in the sprint race, with the leader receiving 8 points and the eighth-place finisher receiving 1 point.
Sprint race points are only awarded if the leader completes more than 50% of the race distance. The points system is designed to incentivize drivers to push for the win in the sprint race, as it can give them a significant advantage in the main race on Sunday.
The FIA introduced the F1 Sprint format in 2021 as a way to add more excitement to the race weekend. Sprint races are shorter than the main race and are held on Saturday afternoon. The results of the sprint race determine the starting grid for the main race on Sunday.
The F1 Sprint format has been well-received by fans and drivers alike, and the FIA has decided to keep the points system unchanged for 2024. This is a good move, as it will provide consistency and ensure that drivers are still incentivized to push for the win in the sprint race.
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