F1 reveal sprint calendar with one iconic venue absent
16th September 2025The FIA and Formula 1 have revealed the 2026 sprint calendar for the upcoming championship, as the sport prepares for a new regulation change, but one big venue has been removed.
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Earlier on in the year, the 24-race calendar was revealed, with the Dutch Grand Prix confirming in December last year it will enjoy its final season in F1 in 2026, for the foreseeable future.
The sport will be welcoming in new power unit and technical regulations, and will continue with the sprint format for the sixth-consecutive season, since it started in 2021.
As such, F1 and the FIA have revealed the six venues that will host a sprint race next year.
Sprint races start in China, in March, and Miami will follow to retain its place on the sprint calendar. Canada will host the third sprint of the season, while Great Britain will return to the sprint format since its inaugural season. The Dutch Grand Prix will host the penultimate sprint race weekend of the year before they head to Singapore to round out the season.
It now means Brazil, a venue which has been a sprint race weekend since the format was introduced, will not feature as a sprint in 2026.
“The F1 Sprint has continued to grow in positive impact and popularity since it was introduced in 2021,” commented Formula 1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali. “With four competitive sessions rather than two during a conventional Grand Prix weekend, F1 Sprint events offer more action each day for our fans, broadcast partners, and for the promoters – driving increased attendance and viewership.
“We’re also proud to have welcomed Gatorade as an Official Partner of F1 Sprint, demonstrating the huge interest in the event from an iconic global brand.
“The 2026 season will usher in a new era of regulations, so having three new Sprint venues will only add to the drama on track. I want to thank the FIA, all the promoters, our partners, marshals, volunteers, and local sporting clubs for continuing to make the Sprint a big success and we all look forward to giving our fans more incredible racing and excitement in the 2026 season.”
F1 confirmed in 2024 there was a 10% increase on average on sprint weekends, versus non-sprint weekends, as the sport continues to see an upward trend after the first three sprints in 2025.
Lewis Hamilton’s maiden sprint win for Ferrari, in Shanghai, saw an 84% Live TV increase, across the sports top 15 markets, compared to last years event. Whilst Lando Norris’ victory in Miami saw an increase of 18% compared to last year.
Additionally, the sprint format will keep its now-regular format after seasons tweaking it.
Free Practice 1 will kick off the weekend ahead of Sprint Qualifying, on Friday’s. The sprint will then be held on Saturday’s first session before traditional qualifying gets underway. The Grand Prix will remain on its own on Sunday.
See the Sprint schedule below:
- China, Shanghai: March 13-15
- USA, Miami: May 1-3
- Canada, Montreal: May 22-24
- Great Britain, Silverstone: July 3-5
- Netherlands, Zandvoort: August 21-23
- Singapore, Singapore: October 9-11
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