Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali says the sport plans to increase the number of sprint races in the 2027 season. Speaking on the direction for future race formats, he indicates that F1 is looking to expand sprints while keeping them relatively limited rather than making them routine. Both outlets report that Domenicali’s approach is to preserve the “scarcity value” of sprint events, suggesting that despite adding more sprint races, F1 intends to maintain their distinct status on the calendar. The reporting also notes that sprints have drawn strong fan interest, reinforcing management’s willingness to consider further expansion. The plans discussed are not presented as final rule changes, but as an intention for the 2027 schedule and race-format structure. Overall, the information points to F1 balancing efforts to offer more race-day action through sprint weekends against a desire to avoid diluting the impact of sprints by making them too frequent.