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F1 Sprint Races: Every Weekend Proposed
15 Aug
Summary
- Flavio Briatore wants Sprint races at all 24 F1 Grand Prix weekends.
- He argues Sprints offer more spectator entertainment than Friday practice.
- F1 plans to increase Sprint events to nine or ten in future calendars.
Formula 1 is considering a significant expansion of its Sprint weekend format, a move championed by Flavio Briatore. Briatore recently proposed that Sprint races should constitute every Grand Prix weekend, aiming to provide more meaningful track action for spectators. He critiqued current Friday schedules, which he believes are overly focused on technical setup with minimal fan entertainment.
Briatore argues that Sprint weekends offer greater value, giving drivers a competitive session with stakes rather than just data gathering for engineers. His radical suggestion advocates for 24 Sprint races on a 24-round calendar. While this extreme proposal is not immediately on the cards, F1 is indeed moving towards increasing Sprint events.
Formula 1's CEO has confirmed plans for more Sprint races in the future, with an announcement expected alongside the calendar. Reports suggest the number could rise to nine or ten, potentially leading to as many as 34 total race events per season when combined with the 24 Grand Prix weekends. This raises the question of whether F1 should prioritize more races or consider the increased workload on drivers and teams.
