A sprint race in F1 is a shorter version of a normal race, taking place over a distance of approximately 100km or one-third of the regular F1 race. It was introduced in 2021 as a way to provide more competitive action on Fridays and Saturdays, and drivers the opportunity to score more points. The sprint race is the same length and format as 2022, equivalent to a 100km race, with points on offer for the top eight finishers. The winner picks up eight points, second place scores seven points and it continues descending down to eighth place with one point. The sprint race is designed to provide a short and fast-paced racing spectacle, with drivers racing flat-out from start to finish without the need to pit. There is no mandatory pit-stop in the F1 Sprint Race, meaning that drivers can use one compound of tire for the duration of the race. The sprint race replaces two free-practice sessions, and the results of the F1 Sprint Race do not affect the starting grid for the main race on Sunday.