P1racenews AI automatic summary:
All the winners of F1 sprint races, since the format was introduced in 2021.
In 2021, Formula 1 introduced a sprint format to increase competitive sessions every weekend, ensuring meaningful running each day. The Sprint schedule reduces teams’ preparation time, incorporating shorter sessions before regular qualifying. Initially used thrice a season, the Sprint format doubled in 2023, with talks of expanding it to 12 rounds by 2027. Max Verstappen has been the most successful Sprint driver, winning 13 times, surpassing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, tied at three wins each. The 2026 F1 season includes six Sprint weekends, starting at the Chinese Grand Prix and featuring events in Miami, Canada, Europe, and Singapore.
