Max Verstappen is baffled by Formula 1's decision to expand its Sprint Qualifying programme as he called for the short-form races to be axed.
Sprints were introduced last year to add to the racing action on weekends. Three were held in 2021, which saw points awarded to the top three finishers and pole position given to the winner of the 100km race – the result of which determined the grid for the main event.
The format continued into this season, with tweaks made to return the pole position award to the main qualifying session, and expanding the points so that the top eight finishers score. The final Sprint of the 2022 season will take place this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
