2021 British Grand Prix to feature Saturday sprint race

The 2021 British Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit will be having two races in the race weekend. The first race of the weekend is the sprint race held on Saturday, which is 60% less race distance than the Sunday's main race, with the race winner getting three points, two points for 2nd place and third place gets one point. The fastest lap point also awarded to those of drivers who scored podium finish in the sprint race. The British GP and two other Grands Prix (to be announced) will having to feature sprint races.

The main race will be held on Sunday with a regular 100% race distance.

Source:

- https://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/silverstone-host-first-sprint-qualifying-2021-formula-1-british-grand-prix (archived)

- https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-sprint-qualifying-to-debut-at-three-grands-prix-in-2021-following.1v9LRuPpTk9JXpmE5xK4sK.html (archived)