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1 has confirmed Madrid as a new stop on the 2026 calendar, adding to Spain\u2019s long-standing race at Barcelona\u2019s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991. While Barcelona\u2019s contract expires at the end of next season, the circuit remains in contention to rotate with Belgium, which recently signed a deal guaranteeing races in four of the next six years. Other countries interested in joining a rotation include Germany, Portugal, and Turkey, all of which have strong motorsport traditions but lack permanent slots on the current schedule.<\/p><p>F1 is also progressing talks over a potential new race in Bangkok from 2028, a move that would strengthen the sport\u2019s growing footprint in Southeast Asia.<\/p><p>Since 2023, the championship has staged six sprint weekends per year, a figure that will remain unchanged in 2026 due to the introduction of new chassis and engine regulations, which will place additional demands on teams. However, plans are in motion to increase the number of sprint events to as many as 12 from 2027, meaning half the season could feature the shorter, high-intensity format.<\/p><p>Sprint weekends feature a stand-alone qualifying session and a short Saturday race that sets the grid for Sunday\u2019s Grand Prix. This differs from the traditional weekend format, which includes three practice sessions before qualifying. F1 leadership has also floated ideas such as reverse grids to make the format even more unpredictable.<\/p><p>\u201cHaving four competitive sessions instead of two ensures more action for fans and greater value for broadcasters and promoters,\u201d said F1 president Stefano Domenicali. \u201cThe 2026 season will open a new regulatory era, and adding three fresh sprint venues will bring even more drama on track.\u201d<\/p><p>Sprints have proven commercially valuable, with promoters willing to pay higher fees to host them, boosting both attendance and global viewership.<\/p><p>Stay tuned to Betway Arabia Sports News for the latest updates, analysis, and stories from the world of Formula 1 and beyond.<\/p>","continue_text":"Continue Reading","main_heading":"Blog"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Madrid Joins F1 Calendar as Sprint Races Expand Ahead of 2026 Regulation Shake-Up - Betway Jordan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Betway Arabia Jordan: Madrid joins the 2026 F1 calendar as sprint races expand.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bwarabia.com\/jo\/madrid-joins-f1-calendar-as-sprint-races-expand-ahead-of-2026-regulation-shake-up\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Madrid Joins F1 Calendar as Sprint Races Expand Ahead of 2026 Regulation Shake-Up - 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