Six Method One grands prix from the 2023 season onwards may have dash periods after the governing physique, the Worldwide Vehicle Federation (FIA), on Tuesday accepted a rise from three occasions this yr.
Dash periods have change into extremely fashionable with followers because it was launched final yr with qualifying happening on Fridays and Saturday’s brief dash race deciding the grid for Sunday’s important race in addition to awarding extra factors.
The 2022 season has had dash periods on the Emilia Romagna and Austrian Grands Prix, with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix set to host the ultimate one. The FIA added subsequent yr’s additions will likely be confirmed sooner or later.
“The dash supplies motion throughout three days with the drivers all preventing for one thing proper from the beginning on Friday by way of to the principle occasion on Sunday — including extra drama and pleasure to the weekend,” F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali stated.
“The suggestions from the followers, groups, promoters, and companions has been very optimistic and the format is including a brand new dimension to Method 1, and all of us wish to guarantee its success sooner or later.”
Earlier this yr, Method One groups had agreed to double the variety of dash occasions to 6 in 2023 at a gathering in April earlier than it was despatched for approval by the FIA who sought to judge the proposal.
Azerbaijan’s promoter additionally stated they need its Grand Prix in Baku to be considered one of six proposed Dash weekends subsequent season.