F1 to debut sprint qualifying format at 3 races

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada is followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after taking pole position during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)