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F1 expands Sprint race schedule to ten events starting in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:01 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

F1 expands Sprint race schedule to ten events starting in 2027

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Formula 1 will increase the number of Sprint race weekends from six to ten starting in the 2027 season. This change will result in the highest total points ever awarded in a single season, with Sprint races playing a more significant role in overall championship standings. The new Sprint venues include Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi, alongside returning locations like Canada and Great Britain. The total points available in the 2027 season will rise from 2,640 in 2026 to 2,784, with an additional 144 points being added due to the expanded Sprint schedule. This adjustment reflects F1's ongoing evolution of race formats since the Sprint's introduction in 2021.

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•2027 season will feature 10 Sprint weekends, up from 6
•New Sprint venues include Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi
•Total points available in 2027 rises to 2,784 from 2,640 in 2026
•Monaco will host its first-ever Sprint weekend
•Additional 144 points available from extra Sprint races

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6:01 AMYahoo Sports — F1 set for unprecedented points haul after 2027 Sprint expansion

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The increase in the number of Sprint weekends from six to 10 will result in the 2027 season awarding the highest number of points in Formula 1 history so far, while also giving greater importance to sprint races. The Sprint format, introduced in Formula 1 in 2021, has undergone several changes over the years, both in terms of its format and the number and location of events.
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Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:01 AM
F1 set for unprecedented points haul after 2027 Sprint expansion
The increase in the number of Sprint weekends from six to 10 will result in the 2027 season awarding the highest number of points in Formula 1 history so far, while also giving greater importance to sprint races. The Sprint format, introduced in Formula 1 in 2021, has undergone several changes over the years, both in terms of its format and the number and location of events.

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