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flag F1 drivers clash over sprint races, with plans to expand them to 12 in 2027 amid concerns about fairness and driver fatigue.

flag Formula 1 drivers are divided over the sport’s sprint races, with some enjoying the added excitement while others worry about fatigue and fairness. flag The 2026 calendar will feature six sprint races, doubling the original 2021 count. flag F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is considering expanding sprint weekends to twelve in 2027, including potential reverse-grid races. flag While some drivers support the changes, others, like Oscar Piastri and Gabriel Bortoleto, oppose them, fearing they could unfairly influence championships and burden rookies. flag Former Williams boss Jost Capito and McLaren CEO Zak Brown stress the need to balance entertainment with the sport’s core integrity, emphasizing that F1 should remain a true test of skill where the fastest driver wins.

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