The 2023 Formula 1 World Championship will be the longest in history. 24 grands prix, never so many. But there will also be 6 Sprint Races. The decision was made today by the World Motorsport Council via an online vote that approved the increase in the number of races on Saturday.
The vote and the consequent approval of the proposal led to a doubling of the Sprint Race in the next season, taking them from 3 to 6.
The FIA, through a press release announcing the doubling of the Sprint Race 2023, has also announced that the grand prix that will host the races on Saturday will be decided and announced at a later time.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “The confirmation that starting from the 2023 season of the FIA Formula One World Championship there will be six race weekends characterized by the Sprint formula is another example of the continued growth and prosperity of the highest level. of motor sport “.
“Thanks to the close collaboration with Stefano Domenicali and our FOM colleagues, we have concluded an in-depth analysis on the impact of the additional Sprint sessions and we have adjusted the parameters of our work to ensure that they continue to be regulated at the highest level.”
“Sprint sessions provide an exciting dynamic to the race weekend format and have proven to be very popular over the past two seasons; I am sure this positive trend will continue and I am delighted that the World Automobile Council has given its approval today. for their development “.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, added: “I am delighted to be able to confirm that six Sprints will be part of the championship starting in 2023, in the wake of the success of the new format introduced for the first time in 2021”.
“The Sprint offers three-day action, with riders fighting for something from the start on Friday to Sunday’s main event, adding more drama and excitement to the weekend.”
“The feedback from 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.”
In the official note issued by the FIA, the governing body clarified that the approval of the Sprint Race did not involve a change in the financial conditions between the body and the holders of the F1 commercial rights: “There have been no changes to the commercial agreements. between the FIA and the FOM in relation to the Sprint Race “.
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