Sprint races in Formula 1 debuted in three Grand Prix in 2021, the same number as this season, and its success has caused the FIA, with the approval of the organizers of the great circus, to have approved this Tuesday increase this new method to decide the starting grid to six tests.
"The sprint allows for action over three days with all the drivers fighting for something from the start of Friday to the main event on Sunday, adding more drama and excitement to the weekend," Stefano Domenicali, president, said after the announcement. and CEO of Formula 1.
The first three circuits where sprint races were tested were Silverstone, Monza and Interlagos, while for this year Imola, the Red Bull Ring and again Interlagos have been chosen. The teams already agreed in April that next season this method would be increased to six Grand Prix.
"The confirmation that six race weekends will be held with Sprint from the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship season onwards is another example of the continued growth and prosperity at the highest level of the sport. of the engine," said the president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The promoters of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix have already applied to host one of the six sprint races next year, although at the moment it is unknown which circuits will host this groundbreaking race modality, of a total of 100 kilometers, which takes place on Saturdays And it has been very well received by fans.
