Glossary / General

sprint qualifying

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Sprint qualifying is a quick race that decides where drivers start in the main race. Instead of just setting fast lap times, drivers race to earn their starting spots.

Technical Definition

Sprint qualifying is a short race in Formula 1 that determines the starting order for the main Grand Prix race. It replaces traditional qualifying sessions on sprint weekends.

Hear It Discussed

"Now, we should remember it's a track he clearly likes, as I say, at that sprint qualifying result last year."
‘No one was going to beat Kimi’ | Which team needs to step up? | Miami GP 2026 Reaction The Fast and the Curious 10:17

"and couldn't even make it out for Sprint qualifying. OK, mate, emotional there with your voice."
Reaction to Canadian GP sprint qualifying P1 with Matt and Tommy 03:11

"probably outkicked their coverage a little bit in sprint qualifying, which was great to see, only a couple 10s out of SQ2"
James Hinchcliffe Interview SPEED with Harvick and Buxton 04:58