# Formula One plans more sprint races for 2027 2026-08-07T05:56:54+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Formula One will add to its current six sprint races in 2027, chief executive Stefano Domenicali said on Thursday. He said the series would expand the format while keeping it limited enough to preserve its value. The 2027 calendar is not yet published, with uncertainty over Middle Eastern races linked to the Iran war. Domenicali expects 24 rounds in 2027, after a likely 23 in 2026. Sprint races run over a shorter distance on Saturday mornings, with eight points for the winner. Formula One reported a 38% fall in second-quarter revenue to $764 million, partly because the period had four fewer races. Domenicali said Apple’s United States broadcast partnership had lifted viewership and total hours watched by 13%, without giving figures. Alpine boss Flavio Briatore has called for a sprint at every race weekend. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com Tags: Formula One, Liberty Media, sprint races, Stefano Domenicali Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/formula-one-plans-more-sprint-races-for-2027/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/formula-one-plans-more-sprint-races-for-2027/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.