Haas understands big teams’ stance on F1 sprint races

F1 trialled a new sprint race weekend format at three events in 2021, staging a 100km race on Saturday to set the grid for the grand prix on Sunday.

Plans were being formulated by F1 to expand sprints to six events in 2022 and revise elements of the format, such as points payout and the designation of pole position for the grand prix.

But a stalemate has emerged in talks amid resistance from the top teams, who wanted the budget cap to be increased to cover possible crash…