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Formula 1 has published that there will again be six grands prix on the 2025 calendar which will host the Sprint race format, with Belgium selected to replace Austria. Having been introduced at three events when the format was introduced in 2021, the revised schedule has been increased to six rounds each season since last […]
The revised schedule for the 2021 season increased the number of rounds from three to six events. The Red Bull Ring has been part of the schedule since 2022, while Austria will return as a standalone race and Belgium will be reinstated to the Sprint roster. Spa-Francorchamps and Baku were not retained as options for the circuit, with China and Miami being added as new inclusions. Shanghai and Miami will host two races each next season, along with Austin, Brazil, and Qatar remaining as Sprint locations. Changes to the Sprint format this season included moving the sessions before grand prix qualifying to address criticism of limited practice time leading to plank wear disqualifications during the 2023 United States Grand Prix.
