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  "id": 7761326,
  "title": "What is F1 Sprint? Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to host Sprint Race in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/what-is-f1-sprint-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-to-host-sprint-race-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T09:06:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/what-is-f1-sprint-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-to-host-sprint-race-in-2027-1.500676507"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dubai: Formula 1 is set to bring its Sprint format to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2027 , with the sport announcing a major change to the weekend’s schedule in a press release . As Yas Marina Circuit in Yas Island prepares for its Sprint debut from 9-12 December 2027, lets take a deeper look into the format. What is a Sprint race? A Sprint is a shorter race designed to add competitive action to…",
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    "outlets": 5,
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Alex Warren of 'Ordinary' smash hit to light up Yasalam 2026 line-up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/alex-warren-of-ordinary-smash-hit-to-light-up-yasalam-2026-line-up-at",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "F1 2027 calendar: Abu Dhabi gets sprint race, Bahrain to host opening Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/f1-2027-calendar-abu-dhabi-gets-sprint-race-bahrain-to-host-opening",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:00:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Fans face price hikes and ticketing shake-up for Melbourne Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fans-face-price-hikes-and-ticketing-shake-up-for-melbourne-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:30:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Fans face price hikes and ticketing shake-up for Melbourne Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fans-face-price-hikes-and-ticketing-shake-up-for-melbourne-grand-prix-7763832",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:30:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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