There are six sprint races in the 2025 season and the format is the same as 2024. Sprint qualifying takes place on Friday, after the only practice session of the weekend. The 100km sprint is the first track action on Saturday. Qualifying for the main race is in its usual spot as the second session on Saturday.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen cruised to an easy victory Saturday in a crash-filled United States Grand Prix sprint race, and then took pole position for the main event on a rough day for Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri.

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint from pole position on Saturday, while Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez sealed second place and second in the overall championship standings behind his brother and world champion Marc Marquez.

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from sprint qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.