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Friday’s with rookie-only or extended practices, a competitive element, a new global launch event like F1 75 and the return of Turkey – here’s what F1 is trying to pull off in 2026 and ’27
Formula 1 is considering making changes to the format of non-sprint race weekends to increase excitement on Fridays. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali mentioned the possibility of introducing a competitive element or extended sessions on Fridays to engage fans and add more action throughout the weekend. The aim is to keep each day of a grand prix weekend relevant and entertaining for both fans and young drivers. While discussions on the number of sprint weekends did not yield a clear decision yet, a conclusion is expected in the coming months. Additionally, F1 is contemplating a global launch event in 2027, similar to the F1 75 spectacular, to enhance global outreach and communication impact. There are talks about adding Turkey back to the F1 calendar for 2027, along with Portimao, as part of the effort to balance track races with heritage and racing tradition.
