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There will be two Formula 1 Sprint race weekends held in the United States again in 2025, as Belgium takes over from Austria as the only change on the schedule compared to this season. Miami held a…
In 2025, there will be two Formula 1 Sprint race weekends held in the United States, maintaining the total of six Sprint weekends globally. Miami will continue its Sprint format after debuting in 2024, while China will host the opening Sprint of the season. Austria will be replaced by Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps on the Sprint schedule. The format remains the same, featuring Sprint qualifying on Fridays, followed by Sprint races on Saturdays and the main Grand Prix on Sundays. Formula 1 has seen increased TV and social media engagement with the introduction of Sprints, with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressing enthusiasm for the future of the format. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem praised the Sprint format’s evolution, highlighting the collaborative effort between the FIA, Formula 1, and teams to enhance the fan experience over the years.
