F1 Sprint Race is a new format introduced in 2021 to add excitement to the race weekend and provide a new format to contrast the traditional grand prix weekend schedule. It is a 100km dash to the chequered flag, equivalent to a shortened version of a normal race, taking place over a shorter distance of 100km. The sprint race lasts around 25-30 minutes and is designed to provide a short and fast-paced racing spectacle, similar to a Twenty20 cricket match, with drivers racing flat-out from start to finish without the need to pit. The sprint race takes place on Saturday, and the winner picks up eight points, with points on offer for the top eight finishers. The F1 Sprint Race is back for the 2023 season, and there are six events scheduled for the year. The format has undergone some changes, and F1 has dropped its Saturday practice session for a new sprint qualifying session, essentially a shorter version of regular qualifying, held in the morning before the sprint race in the afternoon. The tyre rules have also changed for this session, with only soft tyres permitted throughout, and teams and drivers are free to start Sunday’s race on any compound, rather than having to run the tyre they qualify on in Q2.