Circuit of the Americas’ (COTA) boss Bobby Epstein says Formula 1’s Sprint race format gives fans more for their money, but he doesn’t believe the format is a major driver of ticket sales.

While F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has hinted that more Sprint weekends could appear on future F1 calendars, Epstein remains unconvinced that the format makes a significant difference to fans deciding whether to attend a Grand Prix.

Bobby Epstein: F1 Sprint races deliver more value to a ticket

This year’s calendar includes six Sprint events, with Austin this weekend among them. Since debuting in 2021 with three trial runs, the format has expanded to six weekends per season. That number is set to stay for 2026, though an increase for 2027 hasn’t been ruled out.

COTA first hosted a Sprint race in 2023 and

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