With competition ramping up for Formula 1's increasingly popular sprint format, the series is understood to be keen to move beyond six sprint slots per season as early as 2027.
F1 introduced sprint races ahead of the 2021 season as a way to increase the spectacle on offer over a grand prix weekend and provide a more compelling product to TV viewers and spectators at the track. The series initially experimented with three sprint rounds per year before expanding to six sprints from 2023 onwards, having repeatedly tweaked the sprint format to address early criticism from fans and teams.
