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Max Verstappen hits out at ‘boring’ F1 sprint races
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen criticized the ‘boring’ F1 sprint races, considering them unnecessary.
Verstappen holds the record for most sprint race wins, with 13 out of 24 victories since their introduction in 2021.
Despite his success in sprint races, he finds them disruptive to the regular race schedule and stressful for the mechanics.
In 2025, Verstappen gained 32 points from sprints, finishing close behind champion Lando Norris in the drivers’ championship.
F1 shook up the 2026 sprint race locations, introducing races in Montreal, Zandvoort, and Singapore while moving others to standard race weekends.
The sprint races will span from China to Miami, with a conscious effort to finish them earlier in the season compared to 2025.
Overall, the debate continues on the merit and impact of F1 sprint races in the racing community.
