JohannaApr 29, 2023

So the Sprint no longer affects the grid order for the race so if you go from 15 to 10 it means nothing

BUT if you get a penalty during the sprint or bang up your car, that will affect where you start during the race

Lose-lose!

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#Formula1
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Show threadEllie
@cami I kinda like the fact that the sprint result doesn't affect the race starting order as anyone who qualifies out of position just end up where they normally would be anyway, but this makes it even more pointless, particularly for the drivers that are likely to finish towards the back. It's just a waste of fuel and tyres for them.
Apr 29, 2023 at 2:52pmWeb
Show threadJohannaApr 29, 2023

@ellieraeuk totally agree. That's how Lewis was able to make 15 positions or whatever it was in Brazil 2021

The whole format is pointless and I think they're just scrambling trying to make it work