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Matt Majendie

Six sprint races added to 24-race Formula 1 calendar for 2023

Six sprint races have been added to Formula 1’s marathon calendar for the 2023 season.

That doubles the number of sprint races from this season, with the shortened formats already taking place at the Emilia Romagna and Austrian Grand Prix, with a further scheduled for the Brazilian Grand Prix in November.

The venue for the six sprint races for next year will be announced in due course with Silverstone, which hosted one last season, believed to be among the frontrunners.

Formula 1 has pushed for six sprint races in addition to the 24 full grand prix for next season but the FIA had initially blocked the proposal. The sextet were finally ratified by FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday.

Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “I am pleased that we can confirm six sprints will be part of the championship from 2023 onwards, building on the success of the new format introduced for the first time in 2021.

“The sprint provides action across three days with the drivers all fighting for something right from the start on Friday morning through the main event on Sunday, adding more drama and excitement to the weekend.

“The feedback from the fans, teams, promoters and partners has been very positive and the format is adding a new dimension to Formula 1, and we all want to ensure its success in the future.”

Meanwhile, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: “The confirmation that six race weekends will take place from 2023 season onwards is another example of the continued growth and prosperity at the highest level of motorsport. Sprint sessions provide an exciting dynamic to the race weekend format and have proven to be popularover the past two seasons.”

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