F1 set for unprecedented points haul after 2027 Sprint expansion
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What happened
The increase in the number of Sprint weekends from six to 10 will result in the 2027 season awarding the highest number of points in Formula 1 history so far, while also giving greater importance to sprint races. The Sprint format, introduced in Formula 1 in 2021, has undergone several changes over the years, both in terms of its format and the number and location of events.
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