The first of six sprint weekends this season took place in China last month and the format is slightly different to last year’s events.

Qualifying for the shorter sprint race will now be held on Friday instead of Saturday, following the only practice session of the weekend.

The 100km sprint will then take place as the first track action on Saturday, before main qualifying for the grand prix in its regular slot later in the day.

Sunday’s race remains unchanged.

After Miami, there will also be sprint races in Austria, Austin, Brazil and Qatar.