The revamped structure sees Fridays featuring a single Free Practice session followed by the Sprint Shootout Qualifying, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend. Saturdays will now host Sprint Races in the morning, injecting excitement into the schedule. The Grand Prix qualifying session will follow the Sprint Race, maintaining its significance in determining grid positions for the main event on Sunday.
Additionally, Formula 1 enthusiasts can anticipate a more thrilling racing experience with the revamped DRS activation rules for 2024. Activation is now permitted after just one lap at the start of the Grand Prix and after the end of a Safety Car period, providing drivers with increased overtaking opportunities.
Yesterday, F1 released details on its new sprint weekend format for 2024.
Friday: FP1 + Sprint Qualifying
Saturday: Sprint Race + GP Qualifying
Sunday: Grand Prix
Will this be an improvement? Are you now looking forward to the Sprints? pic.twitter.com/MZ8rzIu6HH
— The Race (@wearetherace) February 6, 2024
With increased engine allocations for the 2024 season, up to four engines per season from three, drivers can enjoy reduced grid penalties due to engine failures, promising smoother racing conditions.
Shifting Gears: Redesigning the Sprint Race Weekend
In response to criticism and feedback from fans and drivers, Formula 1 has undertaken a significant restructuring of Sprint Race weekends for the 2024 season. Recognizing the need for a more cohesive and engaging format, F1 has made decisive changes to the schedule, aiming to optimize excitement and anticipation throughout the weekend.
Under the revised structure, Fridays will witness a streamlined approach, with a single Free Practice session paving the way for the Sprint Shootout Qualifying. This strategic adjustment aims to create a seamless transition into the Sprint Race weekend, ensuring that momentum builds steadily towards the main events on Saturday and Sunday.
By consolidating Friday’s activities and enhancing the focus on Sprint Race preparations, Formula 1 seeks to captivate audiences from the outset and sustain their interest throughout the weekend. With these changes, F1 endeavors to deliver a more immersive and exhilarating experience for fans while providing drivers with the ideal platform to showcase their skills on the track.
Action-Packed Saturdays: Introducing the New Sprint Race Schedule
Under the revised format, Sprint Races will take place on Saturday mornings, injecting excitement into the weekend. The Grand Prix qualifying session will follow the Sprint Race, maintaining its significance in determining grid positions for the main event on Sunday.
⚠️ | F1 Commission made the following changes for the 2024 season:
👉🏻 Reordering Sprint weekends:
Friday – FP1 and Sprint Qualifying
Saturday – Sprint and GP Qualifying
Sunday – Grand Prix
👉🏻 Increasing to 4 PUs per driver for 2024 and 2025
👉🏻 DRS activation one lap after a… pic.twitter.com/c6nNzQjFG0
— RBR News 🇳🇱🇲🇽 (@redbulletin) February 5, 2024
Sprinting Towards Change: Major Alterations in DRS Usage
Formula 1 enthusiasts eagerly anticipate an electrifying racing experience with the revamped DRS activation rules for 2024. Activation is now allowed after just one lap at the Grand Prix start and following Safety Car periods, promising more overtaking chances. This adjustment aims to inject excitement into races and create thrilling battles on the track.
Powering Ahead: Engine Allocation Modifications
In another significant development, drivers will enjoy increased engine allocations for the 2024 season. With the allowance extended to four engines per season, up from three, the likelihood of grid penalties due to engine failures diminishes, promising smoother sailing for competitors.
Exciting Returns and Venue Updates
Formula 1 fans can look forward to an exhilarating season with the return of the Chinese Grand Prix after its absence since 2019. Sprint weekends are set to showcase races in Miami, Austria, Austin, Brazil, and Qatar, offering a diverse and thrilling lineup for enthusiasts worldwide.
Ensuring Optimal Racing Conditions
All proposed changes, including the Sprint format adjustments and alterations to DRS activation and engine allocations, will undergo thorough review by the FIA’s World Motorsport Council. With formal approval pending after submission on February 28th, Formula 1 remains committed to delivering an electrifying and captivating racing spectacle in the 2024 season and beyond.
