AlphaTauri principal Franz Tost feels the only disadvantage of sprint qualifying is that it puts rookies on the back foot. read more »
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Admitting he can see the commercial need for the Sprint, Toto Wolff suggests revision of the points on offer is one of the tweaks that should be considered. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the current sprint qualifying format does not correctly balance risk and reward. read more »
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Jenson Button has endorsed Formula 1's decision to continue with sprint qualifying in 2022, as it's "mixing it up" for drivers and teams. read more »
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Aston Martin boss Otmar Szafnauer believes that the fans should be asked directly for their views on the sprint qualifying format. read more »
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In its third meeting of 2021, the F1 Commission discussed a number of items including the 2022 calendar, which will be presented to the World Motor Sport Council on Friday. read more »
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Sergio Perez says he and Red Bull need to return to "scoring big points" in the wake of a difficult run of events in Formula 1. Perez has scored only 16 points across... read more »
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Stefano Domenicali has revealed that the sport is hoping to run Sprint events at one-third of next year's 23 Grands Prix. read more »
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Formula One wants to have the sprint qualifying format at one-third of its proposed 23 races in 2022. read more »
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Formula 1 will feature a record breaking 23 races in 2022 according to CEO Stefano Domenicali, with one-third of those running a ‘Sprint’ format. F1 had planned to expand to 23... read more »
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Stefano Domenicali has said F1 is targeting a mid-November finish in 2022, with seven or eight rounds being sprint race weekends. read more »
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Formula 1's experimental sprint event format could make up "one third" of the 2022 season calendar, CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed. read more »
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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed "one third" of the 2022 calendar is set to feature sprint races. read more »
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Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has revealed in an exclusive interview that next year's planned 23-race calendar is set for the earliest season's finish in over a... read more »
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After an interrupted morning and the cancellation of Sprint Race 2, the first Sprint Race finally got going in Sochi in the evening - and brought about the second win of the... read more »
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Lando Norris claimed a maiden pole position for Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix, in front of Carlos Sainz and George Russell, in a wet/dry session at Sochi Autodrom.... read more »
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There's been a change in the weekend schedule as Formula 2's Sprint Race 1 was postponed in Sochi. Heavy downpour, alongside thunder and lightning, halted the... read more »
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The incident came just one race after the Frenchman had a huge crash at the start of the Saturday sprint race at Monza after his front wing became caught under his front wheels... read more »
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Lando Norris says McLaren is unlikely to be able to repeat the level of performance it showed at Monza at any remaining event in Formula 1 this year. McLaren displayed strong... read more »
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A Global Survey run by Motorsport Network and supported by the F1 organisation has provided an opportunity for fans around the world to air their views.It comes at a time when... read more »
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Liberty Media's takeover of F1 from 2016 has already resulted in a change of attitude to fans - with grand prix racing opening up its social media channels and embracing... read more »
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Robert Kubica has expressed a dislike for Formula 1's sprint qualifying parc ferme rules, which he feels are too restrictive. read more »
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Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost says he would depart the sport if it introduced reverse races into the weekend format. F1 is currently evaluating new weekend... read more »
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Pierre Gasly says AlphaTauri's level of performance through Formula 1's post-summer triple header bodes well for the rest of the season. Gasly qualified sixth at... read more »
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Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali maintains the series is "absolutely" heading in the right direction with sprint 'races'. read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |

