Overview

• F1 is weighing a broad revamp of race weekends, with options such as more sprint events, MotoGP-style sprint formats, reverse-grid trials, shorter grands prix and reduced Friday practice.
• CEO Stefano Domenicali says driver sentiment has flipped in favor of more sprints after a recent Austria dinner discussion, noting even Max Verstappen is warming to the idea.
• Domenicali argues that improved simulation and AI tools lessen the need for two hours of Friday practice, framing promoters and audiences as wanting more competitive sessions.
• Shorter race distances are under consideration based on data showing strong performance for highlights and concerns that full-length grands prix may test younger viewers’ attention.
• No rule changes are approved yet, with proposals to be discussed with teams and reviewed by the FIA, as online fan reactions highlight skepticism about cutting practice and race length.