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The six venues to hold F1 sprint races next season have been confirmed.
F1 has announced the six venues that will host sprint races during the 2026 season, including China, Miami, Canada, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Singapore. This will be the first time Canada, Zandvoort, and Singapore host sprint races. The British Grand Prix will also return to the sprint schedule. Despite considering increasing sprint races, F1 decided against it for 2026 due to the upcoming major regulation overhaul. Future discussions may involve increasing sprint races starting in 2027 and potential format changes like reverse grids. F1 president Stefano Domenicali highlighted the growing impact and popularity of F1 Sprints since 2021, now with a new era of regulations in 2026.
