The new season is about to start, a year in which the regulations have remained almost the same. However, there is a change in the sprint format. Starting with the first sprint race in China, the sequence of sessions has changed compared to a year ago: on Friday, from now on, there is free practice, followed by the sprint shootout. Saturday later starts with the sprint race, followed by qualifying for the Grand Prix. On the final day, of course, is the Grand Prix.