What is the format for Silverstone?

The Silverstone race track measures 5.9 kilometres in length. The Saturday Sprint will be a 17 lap race which is expected to last 25-30 minutes.

What is the format for the British Grand Prix?

F1’s new sprint format: The key points The one major change is that drivers are only allowed to use soft tyres for the session. F1 Sprint is a race over 100km – around a third of the distance of usual F1 races – and there will be the least number of laps that exceed 100km. It should therefore be a 17-lap race.

What is the new format at Silverstone?

Introducing the trial format designed to add extra excitement and a new layer of intrigue to three race weekends in the 2021 season. Debuting at Silverstone, F1 Sprint is effectively a mini race run over 100km (300km is the usual GP distance) on Saturday afternoon, one day ahead of the Grand Prix.

Who is singing at Silverstone 2022?

Silverstone has revealed details of its headline musical acts for the 2022 British Grand Prix weekend. Example, Sigala, Bastille and Mabel will take to the stage over the race weekend. The British Grand Prix always features a packed schedule of both on-track and off-track entertainment.

What is the new format for Formula 1?

In three sessions, drivers will push to set the fastest lap in three different rounds. At the end of the first two rounds, the slowest five drivers will be eliminated. During the third session, the final ten drivers aim to set the fastest possible lap against the clock.

How does the Silverstone sprint work?

At Silverstone, this was 17 laps or 100.147 kilometres and at Monza it will be 18 laps. The top three finishers in sprint qualifying receive points. The first place will receive three points, second place two points and third place one point.

What is F1 sprint format?

What’s the format? As was the case last year, F1 Sprint will be a 100km dash with no mandatory pit stops and drivers racing flat-out to the chequered flag. However, there’ll be far more at stake this year, with points being awarded to the top eight drivers (previously it was the top three).

What happens on Saturday at Silverstone?

Saturday afternoon brings the first F1 Sprint – a 100km dash, which based on the length of the Silverstone track will be 17 laps and it’ll last around 25-30 minutes. It is hoped cars will run at maximum speed for the full distance, without having to conserve their tyres.

What should I wear to Silverstone?

Smart casual dress is recommended, which means long pants and a shirt or polo shirt for men and a dress, skirt or pants for women. The Champions Club and Formula One Paddock Club request that no jogging suits, shorts or beach attire be worn. Whatever package you have, don’t forget to check – and double check!

Can you drink at Silverstone?

Hi yes food, drinks and alcohol are allowed. However just be aware that glass bottles are not. We took a big cool box of goodies last year. Much cheaper than the crazy prices at the venue.

How many laps is F1 practice?

For qualifying practice, a maximum of 12 laps is allowed and any driver running over the maximum of 12 laps will have its best qualifying time withdrawn. The number of laps is no longer limited for the free practice sessions, including the warm-up. 20.