Get set for the first F1 sprint at the British Grand Prix

At the British Grand Prix 2021 this weekend, Formula One will try out an exciting format that promises more speed and entertainment. The F1 Sprint, or “sprint qualifying”, will see drivers battle it out for 100km, around 17 laps at the Silverstone Circuit, from start to chequered flag to decide the starting grid for Sunday’s final race. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel pose during a promotional photoshoot for the unveiling of the new 2022 F1 car at the Silverstone Circuit. The Dutchman has won four of the last five races this season but it's also important to remember that this Mercedes team has taken every pole position at Silverstone since 2013 and won seven of the last nine grands prix held at the circuit. Hamilton also holds an impressive streak at this home race: having won the British Grand Prix a record seven times.