Formula One CEO says to expect more sprint races in 2027
Reduced distance sprint races, with eight points to the winner, are held on Saturday mornings with qualifying replacing the usual second Friday practice.
Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali has announced that the sport can expect more sprint races in 2027. The current format features reduced distance sprint races on Saturday mornings, with eight points awarded to the winner, and qualifying replacing the usual second Friday practice.
According to Domenicali, the sprint format has driven higher attendances on Fridays and stronger daily attendances throughout the race weekend. He stated that the company plans to expand the number of sprints, but wants to do so in a way that maintains their scarcity value.
The 2027 calendar has not yet been published, but Domenicali mentioned it will likely feature 24 rounds, similar to this year. The Free Malaysia Today reported that some have suggested having a sprint at every race weekend, however, Domenicali emphasized that commercially, this would not be valuable.
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