FORMULA 1
How many sprints will Formula 1 have in 2025?
The decision has been made on how many and which tracks will be used for the short Saturday races in next year’s championship.
Like this season, Formula 1 will feature six sprint races next year, which will also mark the World Championship’s 75th anniversary. This will be the fifth season that the Grand Prix circuit incorporates this format, which has been gaining popularity among fans.
“The sprint has been a great success for Formula 1, bringing more action and racing to all our fans. We see proof of this in our viewership data, the attendance of fans on Fridays, and from promoters and partners,” explained Stefano Domenicali, the president and CEO of F1, during the announcement.
Where are the 2025 F1 sprint races?
For 2025, the selected venues for the sprints will be China, Miami, Belgium, Austin, Brazil, and Qatar.
Of these six events, Sao Paulo is the only one to maintain its streak from 2021. The Brazilian track has featured in this short-race format on Saturdays since its debut five years ago. Belgium, on the other hand, is returning for the first time since the last sprint held there in 2023, taking over the spot that this season was allocated to the Austrian Grand Prix. In the case of China and Miami, they will host a sprint weekend for the second consecutive year. For Austin and Qatar, it will be the third time they enjoy this format, which has already seen several winners over the years, such as Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, Sergio Pérez, and Oscar Piastri.
“As we prepare to celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2025, we will always cherish our incredible history, but we must also look forward, innovate, and improve to provide the best for our growing and diverse fan base,” explains Stefano Domenicali. “The Sprint is a great example of introducing new elements to our sport in a way that respects the Championship, and I want to thank the six venues that will host the sprint in 2025 and look forward to those incredible events throughout the season,” adds the president, who continues to support a format that is increasing its viewership.
The live coverage of the sprint qualifying and the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix saw a 40% increase in the top 15 markets compared to the average of the practice sessions for the first two races.