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F1 has indicated it has plans to increase the number of sprint races for going forward – what figure would you like to see?
Formula 1 has finalized its sprint races for the 2026 campaign with races in Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Singapore.
This marks the fourth consecutive year of the sprint format being featured in six grand prix weekends.
Despite this, there are discussions within the sport about increasing the number of sprint races in the future, potentially having half of the grands prix weekends featuring the sprint format in a season.
Opinions on sprint races vary among drivers, with some in support and others, like Max Verstappen, expressing dislike for the format.
Whether F1 should increase the sprint schedule and how many weekends per season fans would like to see sprint races, or if F1 should eliminate sprint races altogether, is up for debate. The decision could have a significant impact on the sport’s future direction.
