Formula One confirms three sprint qualifying races in 2021 including at Silverstone in July

Published 26/04/2021 at 17:42 GMT

Formula One has shaken up its qualifying format by introducing three sprint races to the calendar. Drivers will compete over 100km with the results dictating their spot on the grid. All teams unanimously approved the change, with two of the sprint races set for European tracks - and one at SIlverstone in July - with the other at a non-European event.

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Renault Sport Formula One Team RS20 leaves the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna

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Formula One will debut sprint qualifying at three races in 2021 after it was unanimously approved by all teams.

Drivers will compete over 100km and the results will determine their spots on the grid. The top three finishers will also received one, two and three points respectively.

"I am delighted that all the teams supported this plan," Formula One president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

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"It is a testament to our united efforts to continue to engage our fans in new ways while ensuring we remain committed to the heritage and meritocracy of our sport."

One of the sprint races is set to be at Silverstone in July. In addition to Silverstone, another sprint race will take place in Europe with another set for a non-European track.

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