How does it work and when is it happening?

F1 sprint races are into their third year, with the latest changes aimed at improving the spectacle. After the latest changes debuted at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the F1 sprint race is back for the Austrian GP. 

Here’s what you need to know about the F1 sprint race. 

What is a sprint race and why are they in F1? 

In 2021, sprint races were introduced into F1 as a way to spice up the action and provide a new format to contrast the traditional grand prix weekend…