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F1 Eyes Doubling Sprint Races to 12 Annually
20 Feb
Summary
- Formula 1 may expand sprint races to 12 per season.
- CEO seeks more "real action" across race weekends.
- New formats are being considered for non-sprint weekends.
Formula 1 is exploring a substantial increase in its sprint race schedule, with discussions underway to potentially host up to 12 sprint events annually. This proposal, driven by CEO Stefano Domenicali, aims to deliver more "real action" and excitement throughout the entire race weekend, responding to fan and promoter feedback.
Currently, Formula 1 holds six sprint races per season, a number that has doubled since their introduction in 2021. The existing sprint weekend format Condenses practice sessions, offering more competitive action earlier. Domenicali indicated that F1 wants to maintain 24 Grands Prix while keeping every day on track relevant.
Discussions also involve developing new formats for weekends without sprints to ensure consistent engagement. The sport is considering how to integrate rookies effectively and provide them with adequate practice time, a challenge on condensed sprint weekends. Driver input will be sought, though opinions on sprint races are varied, with some like Carlos Sainz expressing concerns about predictability while remaining open to improvements.
