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Formula 1 reveals number of sprint races for 2023

Formula 1 has confirmed that it will hold six sprint races in 2023, doubling the number of those events from this and last season. Sprint races were introduced in 2021, and it sees qualifying take place on Friday, before a 100-kilometre dash takes place on Saturday. Points were awarded to the top three finishers, and the finishing order in the sprint set the grid for the race on Sunday. Six sprint races were proposed for this season, but the budget cap went down to $140 million, so some teams revolted against the idea. READ: Members of Formula 1 paddock upset with ‘unacceptable’ 2023 calendar They did not believe that doubling the number of sprint events was sustainable given that...
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