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More sprint races coming in 2027, Domenicali confirms

Dec.6 Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport will expand its sprint format from 2027 onward, as part of a broader plan to refresh race weekends. 'Will the number of sprints increase each year? Yes,' he told Sky Italia at the 2025 finale in Abu Dhabi. 'I think the drivers will like it. They're more interested in driving when they're racing and competing for points.' He admitted, however, that the calendar itself has reached its limit. 'As for the number of races per season, 24 Grands Prix is a fairly balanced figure – although we still see people finding time to lie on the beach between races,' he laughed. Domenicali said F1 is preparing a package of changes to present to...
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