SIX SPRINT RACES TO TAKE PLACE NEXT TERM
Formula 1 will host six Saturday Sprint Qualifying races in 2023, the sport’s bosses have confirmed
The venues for the six events will be confirmed at a later date. The need for extra funding from the budget cap has been agreed by all the squads and the plan can finally be put in place. The Sprint Qualifying format was first introduced in 2021 at Silverstone and it replaces the traditional qualifying session with a 100km race.
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “The Sprint provides action across three days with the drivers all fighting for something right from the start on Friday through to 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.”