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Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body.[1] The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and vehicles must conform.[2] The Formula One World Championship season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, usually held on purpose-built circuits, and in a few cases on closed city streets.[3] The results of each race are combined to determine two annual championships, one for drivers and one for constructors.[4]
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Sprints were introduced at select Grands Prix in 2021.[5][6] Max Verstappen holds the record for the most sprint wins with ten.
By driver
[edit]* | Driver has competed in the 2024 season |
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‡ | Formula One World Champion |
† | Has competed in the 2024 season and is a Formula One World Champion |
Rank | Driver | Country | Sprint wins | Seasons active | First sprint win | Last sprint win |
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1 | Max Verstappen† | ![]() |
10 | 2015– | 2021 British Grand Prix sprint | 2024 Austrian Grand Prix sprint |
2 | Valtteri Bottas* | ![]() |
2 | 2013– | 2021 Italian Grand Prix sprint | 2021 São Paulo Grand Prix sprint |
3 | George Russell* | ![]() |
1 | 2019– | 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix sprint | 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix sprint |
Sergio Pérez* | ![]() |
1 | 2011– | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint | |
Oscar Piastri* | ![]() |
1 | 2023– | 2023 Qatar Grand Prix sprint | 2023 Qatar Grand Prix sprint | |
Source: [7] |
By nationality
[edit]Bold | Driver has competed in the 2024 season |
Rank | Country | Sprint wins | Driver(s) | No. of drivers |
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1 | ![]() |
10 | Max Verstappen (10) | 1 |
2 | ![]() |
2 | Valtteri Bottas (2) | 1 |
3 | ![]() |
1 | George Russell (1) | 1 |
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1 | Sergio Pérez (1) | 1 | |
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1 | Oscar Piastri (1) | 1 |
Most wins per season
[edit]Driver has competed in the 2024 season | |
Bold | Won the World Championship in the same year |
Year | Driver(s) | Constructor(s) | Sprint wins | Sprints | Percentage |
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2021 | ![]() |
Mercedes | 2 | 3 | 66.67% |
2022 | ![]() |
Red Bull Racing-RBPT | 2 | 3 | 66.67% |
2023 | ![]() |
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | 4 | 6 | 66.67% |
2024* | ![]() |
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
* Season still in progress.
References
[edit]- ^ "About FIA". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). 24 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ Williamson, Martin. "A brief history of Formula One". ESPN. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Hughes, Mark; Tremayne, David (2002). The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula 1. Parragon. pp. 82–83. ISBN 0-75258-766-8.
- ^ "2020 Formula One Sporting Regulations" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). 7 April 2020. pp. 3–4. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Silverstone host first Sprint Qualifying at the 2021 Formula 1 British Grand Prix". silverstone.co.uk. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about the F1 Sprint format as it returns this weekend at Monza". Formula1.com. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Statistics Drivers – Sprint – Wins". StatsF1.com. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
Works cited
[edit]- Hughes, Mark; Tremayne, David (2002). The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula 1. Parragon. ISBN 0-75258-766-8.