The concept is being tested this year with three sprint races and Brawn said that while the format has been heralded as a success, F1 is almost certain to revert to awarding pole position for the grand prix from qualifying times rather than being decided by the sprint race on a Saturday. The format features qualifying for the sprint on a Friday with the results of that race deciding the grid for the GP, with three, two and one drivers’ championship points awarded to the top three. There is broad opinion that Friday should be pole position for the sprint weekends, so I would hope we can get that through for next year.

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