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The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-sanctioned motor racing event that returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014. The race is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship, but in 2020 it was held as the season opener due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Austrian GP features a sprint format, which means there is a qualifying session after the first practice session on Friday, followed by a sprint race on Saturday and a race proper on Sunday. In 2022, the winner of a sprint race will receive eight points, with second place scoring seven points and third place scoring six.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| When | Mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship, except in 2020 when it was the season opener due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Where | Red Bull Ring, formerly known as the Österreichring |
| Qualifying | After the first practice session on Friday |
| Sprint race | Saturday |
| Race proper | Sunday |
| Sprint points system | The winner of a sprint race will receive eight points, second place will score seven points, third place will score six points, and so on until the driver who places eighth scores a single point |
What You'll Learn
Qualifying
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) sanctioned motor racing event that was held in 1964, 1970–1987, and 1997–2003. It returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014, where it has remained since then.
The Austrian GP has a sprint format, which means that there is a fresh look to the way qualifying works. The sprint format is still new, but the FIA wants to evolve it to make it more interesting. The advantage of this format is that it remains quite similar to the classic format, so it is still quite understandable even for less devoted fans.
The choice of locations where Sprints are held depends on the circuit on which they will take place. Some circuits are not suitable for the format. With its numerous straight lines and large DRS zones, the Red Bull Ring promises an interesting Sprint in terms of the number of overtakings. The circuits chosen for Sprint races are less likely to damage the car than others.
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Sprint race
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-sanctioned motor racing event that has been held intermittently since 1964. It returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014, where it has remained since.
The Austrian Grand Prix is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship, with one exception: the Austrian Grand Prix was held as the season opener in 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sprint race is a new format introduced to make qualifying more exciting. In the season's eleventh round, there will be more chances for teams to challenge the current campaign leader. The sprint race takes place on Saturday, with the race proper on Sunday. Last year, points were awarded to the top three finishers in the sprint race: three for first place, two for second, and one point for third.
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Race proper
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-sanctioned motor racing event that returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014. It is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship, but in 2020 it was the season opener due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The race proper takes place on the Sunday, following a sprint race on the Saturday. The sprint race is a new format for 2022, with points awarded to the top eight finishers. The winner of the sprint race will receive eight points, with second place scoring seven points, and so on until eighth place, which scores one point. This is slightly different from the 2021 season, when only the top three finishers scored points.
Qualifying takes place on the Friday after the first practice session.
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Points system
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-sanctioned motor racing event that returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014. It is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship, with one exception: the Austrian Grand Prix was held as the season opener in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Austrian GP features a sprint format, which means there is a fresh look to the way qualifying works. In an effort to make qualifying more exciting, the arrangement for the day has been changed from last season. In the 2022 season, there was qualifying after the first practice session on a Friday, followed by a sprint race on Saturday and a race proper on Sunday.
In 2022, the winner of a sprint race will receive eight points, with second place scoring seven points and third place scoring six, and so on until the driver who places eighth scores a single point. This is slightly different from last season, when only the top three scored nominal points. There is therefore more at stake in 2022, with a maximum of 34 points up for grabs.
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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) sanctioned motor racing event. The FIA is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation has been in existence since 1904. It represents millions of motorists and motor sport fans worldwide and is responsible for administering the rules and regulations of four-wheeled motor sport.
The Austrian Grand Prix was first held in 1964, and then again from 1970 to 1987, and 1997 to 2003. It returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014 and has been held annually since then. The race takes place at the Red Bull Ring, formerly known as the Österreichring, and is usually held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship. The only exception to this was in 2020, when the Austrian Grand Prix was the season opener due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FIA is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the Austrian Grand Prix, including the sprint format. This format was introduced to make qualifying more exciting, with a fresh look to the way qualifying works. In the sprint format, there is qualifying after the first practice session on Friday, followed by a sprint race on Saturday and the race proper on Sunday.
The FIA also determines the points system for the Austrian Grand Prix. In 2022, the winner of a sprint race receives eight points, with second place scoring seven points and third place scoring six points. This is a change from the previous season, where only the top three finishers in the sprint race received points. The new points system adds more excitement to the race, with a maximum of 34 points up for grabs.
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Frequently asked questions
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile sanctioned motor racing event. It has been held on and off since 1964 and returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014.
The Austrian GP is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship, although it was held as the season opener in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sprint format means that there is a qualifying session after the first practice session on Friday, followed by a sprint race on Saturday and a race proper on Sunday.
In 2022, the winner of a sprint race will receive eight points, with second place scoring seven points and third place scoring six, and so on until the driver who places eighth scores a single point.
The Austrian GP has been held at the Österreichring, currently known as the Red Bull Ring due to its ownership by the Austrian drinks company of the same name, since 1970.
