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Liberty eyes expansion of Sprint format

Feb.19 Formula 1 could be heading toward a dramatic expansion of its Sprint format. In a statement following the latest Formula 1 Commission meeting in Bahrain, officials confirmed the idea is firmly under discussion. 'There were discussions around the possibility of increasing the Sprint events up to 12 based on the demand for Sprints from fans and promoters,' the FIA said. While no change is planned for 2026, Liberty Media is understood to favour a longer-term expansion from the current six Sprint weekends to potentially 12. One vocal supporter is Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore. 'Do I support the idea of holding 12 sprints? Even better, 24!' he told Italy's Formula Passion....
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