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A meeting of the Formula 1 Commission has seen support for further changes to the sprint format to separate it from the rest of a grand prix weekend. The current schedule sees qualifying for the ma…
During a meeting of the Formula 1 Commission, support was expressed for making further changes to the sprint format in order to separate it from the rest of a grand prix weekend. The current schedule, which includes a sprint shootout and sprint on Saturday, has been criticized by drivers and teams for locking them into parc ferme regulations too soon. While specific changes were not outlined, discussions will be held in January regarding potential ideas such as moving the sprint shootout to Friday evening and the sprint to before the main qualifying session on Saturday. Also, the possibility of implementing a reverse grid for the sprint is being considered. In addition, tire blankets will be banned starting in 2025, and the current tire allocations of 13 dry sets per weekend will continue. Teams have also agreed not to conduct any development work on a car for the 2026 season before the start of 2025. To address driver cooling, the technical regulations will be updated to allow teams to run a scoop. Moreover, plans for a wet weather package, including a wheel cover to reduce spray, will be tested in early 2024 to determine the feasibility of the project.
