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F1 has released the 2026 sprint schedule, but one venue has dropped from the bill for the first time since the format was introduced in 2021.
For the 2026 F1 season, six grands prix have been designated as sprint events, following the trend of the past two years. There have been notable changes in venue selection, with only two locations from 2025 retained for the sprint format. The sprint schedule kicks off at the Shanghai Grand Prix and Miami Grand Prix, with the addition of Montreal hosting its first sprint since 2021. Silverstone will feature the sprint format for the first time since 2021, while the Dutch Grand Prix and Marina Bay Street Circuit will make their sprint debuts. However, Sao Paulo Grand Prix and the United States Grand Prix will not host sprints in 2026. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali highlighted the growing popularity of the sprint format, with Gatorade joining as an Official Partner. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed excitement for the evolving sprint format in conjunction with the 2026 season’s new car regulations and calendar updates.
