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# Video: All you need to know about F1’s 2022 sprint race plan
- URL: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/video-all-you-need-to-know-about-f1s-2022-sprint-race-plan/
- Published: 2021-11-06T12:57:11.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-16T15:37:26.000Z
- Description: Formula 1 has revealed that its 2022 season will feature six sprint races. Our video explains why the number has doubled despite social media backlash to the new format
- Author: Josh Suttill
- Tags: Formula 1, #video, #image-center-center

Formula 1 has revealed there’s an agreement in place for the 2022 season to feature six sprint races.

F1 debuted the new Saturday sprint race format this year, with sprints at Silverstone and Monza and a planned third trial at Interlagos later this month.

Sporting director Ross Brawn claimed [every grand prix promoter “wants a sprint race”](https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/every-gp-wants-a-sprint-race-f1-2022-plan-revealed/) at some point, meaning that number of sprint races per season could rise beyond six in the future.

Our F1 journalist Scott Mitchell talks you through all you need to know about F1’s controversial 2022 sprint race plans.