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F1 Sprint Races 2025 & 2026

Read everything about the Sprint races in 2025 and 2026!

In 2024 the Sprint races provided us with quite a bit of entertainment. In 2025, 6 sprint races will be held once again. 5 of them will be held on the same circuits, however, this season, Belgium is back on the F1 Sprint Calendar. The Sprint calendar for 2026 has also been revealed. You can find an overview of the 2025 & 2026 Sprint Races and when they are held below.

2025

China (22 March)
Miami (3 May)
Belgium (26 July)
Austin (18 October)
Brazil (8 November)
Qatar (29 November)

These are the Sprint races in 2026

China (14 March)
Miami (2 May)
Canada (23 May)
Silverstone (4 July)
Netherlands (22 August)
Singapore (10 October)

Sprint races 2027*

The FIA is working together with Liberty Media to explore ways to expand the Sprint format. According to current rumors, FORMULA 1 may feature up to twelve Sprint races on the 2027 calendar, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

*These are only rumors; nothing has been officially confirmed by the FIA or Liberty Media.

But what is an F1 sprint weekend?

An F1 Sprint is basically a mini race. It is about a third of the distance of the main event and will take about 30 minutes. Drivers are not required to make a pitstop during the sprints. Sprints have their own qualifying session named ‘Sprint Shootout’. Because the Sprint is shorter, there are also less points allocated and only allocated to the top 8. The winner will get 8 points, the person finishing second will get 7, and so on.

What does an F1 Sprint weekend programme look like?

On friday the weekend starts off with a free practice session, just like regular weekends. After this there is the qualifying session for the sprint race. Then first thing on saturday the sprint race is held which is followed by the qualifying session for the main event. Sundays, just like other weekends, the race is held.

Cicuit length: 5.513 km Number of Sprint Laps:19

The Austin Grand Prix will host a Sprint for the third year in a row. The Circuit of the Americas is one of the three American Grands Prix on the calendar and, together with Miami, will hold a Sprint. Overtaking is quite possible here thanks to two DRS zones: on the long straight between Turn 11 and Turn 12 and on the start/finish straight between Turn 20 and Turn 1.

Sprint Results 2024:

Max Verstappen
Carlos Sainz
Lando Norris

Sprint Results 2023:

Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc

Circuit Length: 4309km Number of Sprint laps: 24

The Brazilian Grand Prix will once again host a Sprint in 2025. Since the format was introduced in 2021, Interlagos has not missed a single edition, and the races here are known for their high level of excitement. The circuit features two DRS zones: one on the start/finish straight and one between Turns 3 and 4. Most overtaking generally takes place in Turns 1 and 4.

Sprint Results 2024:

1. Lando Norris

2. Oscar Piastri

3. Charles Leclerc

Sprint Results 2023:

1. Max Verstappen

2. Lando Norris

3. Sergio Perez

Sprint Results 2022:

1. George Russell

2. Carlos Sainz

3. Lewis Hamilton

Sprint Results 2021:

1. Valtteri Bottas

2. Max Verstappen

3. Carlos Sainz

Circuit length: 5419km Number of Sprint laps: 19

The Qatar Grand Prix will once again feature a Sprint, following two successful editions at the Lusail International Circuit. This modern track is one of the newest additions to the Formula 1 calendar and is confirmed to remain on it until at least 2030. Overtaking remains challenging here, with only one DRS zone and Turn 1 being the main place to attempt a pass.

Sprint Results 2024:

1. Oscar Piastri

2. Lando Norris

3. George Russell

Sprint Results 2023:

1. Oscar Piastri

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lando Norris

Circuit length: 5451 km Number of Sprint laps: 19

In 2026, China will once again host the season-opening Sprint race of the Formula 1 calendar. The previous two Sprints were already full of action, and when the Chinese Grand Prix returned in 2024 as a Sprint weekend, it immediately delivered excitement, with Max Verstappen taking the win. The Shanghai International Circuit is perfectly suited for overtaking, featuring two DRS zones and a long 1.1 kilometer straight where drivers can attempt passes heading into the hairpin.

Sprint Results 2025:

1. Lewis Hamilton

2. Oscar Piastri

3. Max Verstappen

Sprint Results 2024:

1. Max Verstappen

2. Lewis Hamilton

3. Sergio Perez

Circuit length: 5412km Number of Sprint laps: 18

The Miami Grand Prix will once again feature a Sprint Race in 2026. After the two editions in 2024 and 2025, it remains the only American Grand Prix to hold a Sprint. Generally, the races at the Miami circuit are not considered the most exciting, and many fans wonder why a Sprint is held here. Overtaking is reasonably possible at the Miami circuit, with two DRS zones: one between Turns 18 and 1, and another on the longest straight between Turns 16 and 17, which is over one kilometer long.

Sprint Results 2025:

1. Lando Norris

2. Oscar Piastri

3. Lewis Hamilton

Sprint Results 2024:

1. Max Verstappen

2. Charles Leclerc

3. Sergio Perez

Circuit length: 4361km Number of Sprint laps: 23

For the first time in history, Formula 1 will hold a Sprint in Canada at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Canadian circuit is a favorite among many fans, making a Sprint here a logical choice. Overtaking is highly possible thanks to three DRS zones, with the best opportunities at Turns 1 and 13. In recent years, overtakes have also regularly occurred at the hairpin at Turn 10 and at Turn 8, thanks to the new DRS zone.

Circuit length: 5891km Number of Sprint laps: 17

Formula 1 returns with a Sprint at the legendary Silverstone Circuit, for the first time since 2021. This iconic British track also hosted the very first Sprint race, which was won by Max Verstappen. Overtaking is possible here due to the fast nature of the circuit and the two DRS zones. Additionally, Turns 3, 4, 9, and 16 offer excellent opportunities to make a move, making Silverstone always a guarantee for action.

Sprint Results 2021:

1. Max Verstappen

2. Lewis Hamilton

3. Valtteri Bottas

Circuit length: 4259km Number of Sprint laps: 25

The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will hold its final edition in 2026, in collaboration with the FIA, during a Sprint weekend. The circuit will host a Sprint race for the first and last time. In recent years, Zandvoort had become a staple on the Formula 1 calendar, but it will disappear after 2026. The dune circuit offers two real overtaking opportunities: approaching Turn 1 and Turn 11, both preceded by a DRS zone.

Circuit length: 4940km Number of Sprint laps: 21

The Singapore Grand Prix will hold a Sprint for the first time in 2026. Many fans doubt whether a Sprint works on the streets of Marina Bay, as overtaking has traditionally been very difficult here. However, the circuit has been modified in recent years and additional DRS zones have been added, making overtaking somewhat easier. The Marina Bay Street Circuit now features four DRS zones, with the best overtaking opportunities after the DRS zones leading into Turn 7 and Turn 14.

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F1 Sprint Races 2025 & 2026

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