Horner already sees improvements for sprint races: 'More emphasis on the points'

In Silverstone the F1 teams will have to deal with a sprint race for the first time. Qualifying will take place on Friday, after which the teams will determine the starting grid for Sunday's Grand Prix over 100km on Saturday. According to Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner the idea is worth a try.

"I'm happy to support the promoters to give it a go. If we don't try something different, how do we know if it's any better or not? Part of me thinks that a Grand Prix has a classic qualifying and then a race, but then this could bring some extra," Horner explained in conversation with Sky Sports.

More points for the sprint race

Horner is careful not to milk the idea though. "I think if it's not on every single race, then it could be something quite interesting." Horner compares the idea to the point for the fastest race lap, introduced in 2019. "We campaigned very heavily for that and I think that's a positive," he said.

"I'd even go for a pint for pole position, because that has a value. I think with Sprint Qualifying, we've got to give it a go and that's what we've agreed to go with. Maybe more can be done with it in the future. Because the points are a critical element as well, maybe put more emphasis on the points on that race and maybe then reverse that grid," Horner concluded.