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FIA Plans Up to 10 Sprint Races by 2027
10/1/2025
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- FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem signals expanded sprint plan, aiming for up to 10 by 2027.
- The 2026 calendar adds sprint races at six Grands Prix, confirmed September 16, 2025.
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali backs more sprints, citing promoter and driver appetite.
- Max Verstappen criticizes sprints; Oscar Piastri and Andrea Kimi Antonelli support them, while Esteban Ocon warns of oversaturation.
