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The F1 weekend format has undergone some major changes in recent years – and more could be on the way.
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane supports the idea of introducing more sprint races in Formula 1. Sprint races were initially added to the schedule in 2021 for three events annually but have since increased to six race weekends per year. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has hinted at the possibility of further increasing the number of sprint races in the future. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella and Permane are both open to potential changes, emphasizing the importance of catering to the fans. Domenicali has also proposed the idea of incorporating reverse grids into grand prix weekends, possibly through the sprint race format. Pirelli’s Head of F1 Mario Isola stressed the importance of balancing risks and implementing innovative ideas in a timely manner to ensure the continued success of Formula 1.
