Quartararo calls for MotoGP to match F1 sprint frequency
Fabio Quartararo has revived discussion about adding a sprint race to every MotoGP weekend. His comments come as the championship plans further changes to its event schedule for 2027. He believes MotoGP should follow Formula 1's approach to sprint events.
Fabio Quartararo has reopened the question of whether MotoGP should stage a sprint race at every grand prix weekend. The rider’s position is that the series should mirror Formula 1’s method for shorter-format events.
His remarks arrive while MotoGP is weighing more adjustments to its event schedule for 2027. The topic therefore links rider preferences with the championship’s broader planning for future weekends.
If MotoGP moves toward more sprint races, fans could get more competitive action per weekend, while teams, riders and broadcasters may face altered workloads and scheduling demands. Circuits and local organizers might see different attendance or operational patterns. The change could also influence how casual viewers compare MotoGP with Formula 1, potentially shaping the sport’s wider visibility. Any effects would depend on details not yet confirmed.