FIA CEO Mohammed Ben Sulayem comments on Stefano Domenicali's push for additional sprint weekends from 2027
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem worries about “additional burden” caused by added Sprint Races

Along with the recent announcement of the 2026 Sprint calendar has come conversation surrounding the locations, and the amount of Sprints. FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has expressed his thoughts on the increasingly number of Sprint Races. Rumours have began to appear surrounding the possibility of 10 Sprint Races in 2027. In conversation with Viaplay,…

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Sauber F1 Team Driver Gabriel Bortoleto
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Bortoleto on increasing the number of F1 Sprint Races and implications for rookie drivers

In recent weeks, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed potential changes to the race weekend format aimed at enhancing fan engagement. One notable proposal includes increasing the number of Sprint Races from six to twelve by 2027. Ahead of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP, Sauber F1 Driver Gabriel Bortoleto shared his thoughts on the idea of doubling…

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Leclerc believes “F1 shouldn’t lose its DNA” amid 2026 shift

As Formula 1 expands to new horizons with regulation changes and expanded sprint formats, Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc offered his grounded and rather deeply traditional thoughts on these changes that come alongside a modern spin, in which he questioned whether F1 is losing those unique qualities that make the sport truly special. The Ferrari…

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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali during an F1 race weekend format at the F1 Australian GP
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Domenicali sees more sprint weekends and shorter races as part of a new era of F1 weekend formats

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali made some unexpected statements regarding changes to the race weekend format that will impact fan engagement. Currently, Formula 1 bosses are reviewing the current format and discussing possible courses of action. While no immediate announcement has been made yet, Domenicali went on to state that these decisions would adapt to the…

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“There is a tipping point” — Verstappen urges F1 president Domenicali to not “overdo it” on additional Sprint weekends

As the sport develops, Formula 1 has been trying out some tactics to keep racing alive, most recently with the introduction of the Sprint weekend. Trying to balance the traditional race weekend alongside innovative racing formats, the F1 Sprint is back this year with some interesting changes for its fourth season in the sport. Featuring…

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The ultimate guide to the revamped F1 Sprint and changes to Parc Fermé on these six weekends in 2024

As we head into the fifth Formula 1 race of the 2024 season, we’ve arrived at our first Sprint race, happening this weekend at Shanghai International Circuit. It’s the first time the sport has raced in China since 2019. The Sprint is back with some interesting changes for its fourth season in the sport.  Only…

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