It contains a new race within the Spanish capital Madrid. That is along with the occasion at Barcelona’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991.
Barcelona’s contract runs out after subsequent season however it’s within the operating to be one of many occasions that rotates with the Belgian Grand Prix, whose new contract sees it host races in 4 of the following six years.
Different occasions to have expressed an curiosity in rotating are Germany, Portugal and Turkey.
F1 can also be engaged on finalising plans for a brand new race in Thailand’s capital Bangkok, maybe from 2028.
There have been six sprints every year since 2023 and F1 has not elevated that for 2026 due to the added pressure on the groups as a consequence of the brand new chassis and engine laws which can be being launched.
Nonetheless, F1 bosses are contemplating rising the variety of dash occasions from 2027 to as many as 12, which might imply sprints at half the races in the course of the season.
A dash occasion contains a shorter race with its personal qualifying session, earlier than qualifying and the principle occasion. A standard grand prix weekend has three follow periods earlier than qualifying and the grand prix.
There are additionally discussions about modifying the format of dash occasions, which may embody making an attempt out reverse grids.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali stated: “With 4 aggressive periods slightly than two throughout a traditional grand prix weekend, F1 dash occasions provide extra motion every day for our followers, broadcast companions and for the promoters – driving elevated attendance and viewership.”
Sprints additionally generate extra earnings for the game as promoters are ready to pay a premium to host them.
Domenicali added: “The 2026 season will usher in a brand new period of laws, so having three new dash venues will solely add to the drama on observe.”
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