Formula 1 will increase the number of sprint races to six events in 2023, a raise approved by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday. Last year, F1 trialed the Saturday afternoon sprint event that replaced qualifying and determined the grid for race day. Positive feedback overall encouraged the sport to repeat the experience this season, albeit with a few tweaks like a different points-scoring format that includes the top-eight contenders rather than just the top-three. Earlier this year, Imola and Spielberg hosted the first two 100-km sprints, while the final Saturday mad dash will take place at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in November. But next season, F1's record...
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