Formula 1 is staging its first Sprint event of the 2022 season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, meaning a change to the usual weekend format.
Following Friday's first practice session at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, otherwise known as Imola, traditional qualifying will begin at 16:00 UK time.
Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position at the venue last year (held under F1's standard format), only to be beaten to victory by title rival Max Verstappen on race day.
A second 60-minute practice session is scheduled for 11:30 on Saturday morning, with this to be followed by the Sprint at 15:30, which will determine the grid for Sunday's race.
The main Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 14:00 and run for 63 laps.
2022 F1 Emilia Romagna GP time schedule
| Date | Event | Time (BST) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 22 April | Qualifying | 16:00-17:00 | 17:00-18:00 |
| Saturday 23 April | Practice 2 | 11:30-12:30 | 12:30-13:30 |
| Saturday 23 April | Sprint | 15:30-16:30 | 16:30-17:30 |
| Sunday 24 April | Race | 14:00 | 15:00 |
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