Sports · 7 August 2026

Formula One to hold more sprint races from 2027 season

Stefano Guindani via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Formula One will increase the number of sprint races next year to boost attendance, but won't hold them at every event. CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed the plan after F1 owner Liberty Media published their second quarter 2026 results. Reduced distance sprints currently happen on Saturday mornings and give eight points to the winner.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 August 2026 at 9:57

Reported by japantimes.co.jp · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

Why add more sprint races? Who owns Formula One? What is a sprint race?

More briefs

SportsHarry Kane agrees new Bayern Munich contract in principle, running to 2029 SportsEuropean football chiefs want Arsene Wenger to challenge Fifa boss Infantino SportsInfantino apologises for British fans joke and wants Russia ban lifted SportsAntonelli could seal F1 title in Austin on 25 October SportsPSG beat Man City 4-2 at the Etihad despite two Haaland goals SportsReal Madrid Beat Roma 4-3 With Three Late Goals More sports stories → Browse all stories →