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Reverse-grid sprint races are being mooted as F1 considers changes to the format.
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali plans to discuss potential changes to the sprint race format with teams and drivers, including the possibility of more sprint events and introducing reverse-grid races.
The idea of reverse-grid sprint races has been considered since 2020 but has faced opposition, although changes were approved for qualifying and race schedules in 2025.
Domenicali believes it is time to have serious discussions with teams and drivers about expanding sprint races and adapting the format to include reversed grids, similar to F2 and F3.
He emphasized the need for experimentation and being open to new ideas in F1, recognizing the importance of listening to fans and not being afraid to make mistakes.
While the concept of holding sprint races at every round like MotoGP does is not ruled out, Domenicali sees a gradual progression between the current six sprint events and implementing it universally in the future.
