Motor racing-Top three in F1 Sprint qualifying to be awarded wreaths

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - August 2, 2020 General view at the start of the race Pool via REUTERS/Ben Stansall/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - The top three finishers in a new Sprint qualifying race that debuts at the British Grand Prix on Saturday will be awarded old-style laurel wreaths in the absence of any podium celebrations.

The 100km Sprint will set the grid for Sunday's grand prix at Silverstone and, although some points will be awarded to the top three, there will be no formal podium to avoid detracting from the main event.