Sprint weekends: how the format works and what it changes
Sprint weekends compress practice and add a second race. Here is the schedule, the points and the strategic trade-offs.
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Penalty points and race bans: how the licence system works
Drivers collect penalty points for incidents. Reach the limit and a race ban follows. Here is how the system counts.
Why grid penalties for power unit parts keep catching teams out
Each driver has a limited pool of engine components. Exceed it and grid drops follow. We explain the allocation and the tactics.