Formula 1 to Revamp Sprint Format for 2024 Season

Changes aim to simplify race weekends and address driver heat exposure concerns.

Formula 1 is set to change its sprint format for 2024 to make race weekends easier to follow, with the final proposal to be presented to the F1 Commission in January.
Qualifying for the sprint could be moved to Friday, with the sprint race on Saturday, followed by qualifying for the main grand prix.
Points could be awarded more widely for the sprint race, and a possible reverse grid element is also under consideration.
Technical regulations will be updated to allow increased driver cooling after heat exposure concerns, including the potential use of cooling race suits.
Teams will not be allowed to carry out development work on 2026 cars before the start of the 2025 season.