Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the venues for the F1 Sprint events during the 2025 season, with six circuits selected to host the 100km event.
In 2025, which marks the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the fifth season of the Sprint format, Sao Paulo will continue its streak of hosting the Sprint every year since 2021. Belgium will rejoin the roster, hosting the Sprint for the first time since 2023.
Shanghai and Miami will both host the Sprint for the second consecutive year, while Austin and Qatar will be on the calendar for the third time.
Over the past four seasons, the Sprint format has delivered thrilling races and multiple winners from across the grid, including Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, Sergio Perez, and Oscar Piastri.
2025 F1 Sprint events
| Round | Sprint Race | Circuit | Sprint Race Date | Sprint Race Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Sprint Race | Shanghai International Circuit | 22 March | TBC |
| 2 | Miami Sprint Race | Miami International Autodrome | 3 May | TBC |
| 3 | Belgium Sprint Race | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 26 July | TBC |
| 4 | United States Sprint Race | Circuit of The Americas | 18 October | TBC |
| 5 | São Paulo Sprint Race | Autodromo José Carlos Pace | 8 November | TBC |
| 6 | Qatar Sprint Race | Lusail International Circuit | 29 November | TBC |
Since its introduction in 2021, the F1 Sprint has consistently proven its popularity, delivering impressive numbers across traditional broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The format offers extra, thrilling races, attracting large Friday attendances during Sprint weekends and providing exciting experiences for fans.
In 2024, live audience figures for Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix saw a 40% increase across the top 15 markets compared to the average practice sessions for the first two races.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, stated: “The Sprint has been a great success for Formula 1, bringing all our fans more action and racing on the track. We are seeing the proof of this in our audience data, fan attendance on Fridays and from the promoters and partners.
“As we prepare to celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2025 we will always celebrate our incredible history, but we must always be looking ahead, innovating, and improving to deliver the best for our growing and diverse fanbase.
“The Sprint is a great example of bringing new elements to our sport in a way that is respectful of 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.”
President of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “As the FIA Formula One World Championship celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025, the Sprint will also enter its fifth year as part of the competition.
“Over that time, and through our strong collaboration with Formula 1 and with the input of all the teams, it has been through several different iterations and the regulations and format have evolved to give us the exciting and popular Sprints we have today.
“The six events for 2025 once again take in an interesting range of circuits and are sure to provide fans with plenty of additional action across the season.”
Source: Formula1.com
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