P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 will keep the sprint calendar to six rounds in 2026, but it could expand to 12 the following season, with other changes proposed.
“F1 has confirmed six rounds of the 2026 season will host sprint events, including Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Singapore.
Although discussions have taken place about increasing sprints across the 24-round schedule, no additions were made for 2026.
The current plan is to not exceed 12 sprint rounds initially, with potential for expansion in the future.
Talks are ongoing about additional changes, such as introducing reverse grids, to enhance competition in the sport.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has been vocal about supporting more competitive sessions and reducing practice hours, leading to higher engagement and audience figures during sprint weekends.”
