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F1 sprint race weekend format set for reshuffle in 2024
The schedule for the six sprint race weekends in 2024 is pending approval from the World Motorsport Council, but details of the discussions have been revealed by the FIA and the F1 Commission. The sprint weekends will consist of free practice and sprint qualifying on Friday, followed by the sprint race on Saturday. Qualifying for the grand prix will take place after the sprint race on Saturday, with the full race on Sunday. These changes aim to address concerns about parc ferme conditions and allow for setup tweaks between the sprint race and grand prix qualifying. In 2024, the Chinese, Miami, Austrian, United States, Sao Paulo, and Qatar grands prix will follow the sprint weekend format. Other changes include an increase in the power unit allocation and a modification to the rules regarding DRS use.
