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Six rounds of the 2024 Formula 1 calendar will feature a sprint race with two venues holding one for the very first time
The 2024 Formula 1 calendar will include sprint races in six rounds, with two venues hosting sprint races for the first time. Sprint races were introduced in 2021 for three weekends and have since increased to six weekends in 2022 and onwards. The format has undergone tweaks, with the top eight finishers now earning points, instead of just the top three in 2021. The exact format for the 2024 sprint weekends is yet to be confirmed.
The six venues hosting sprint races in 2024 are China, Miami, Austria, Austin, Brazil, and Qatar. China and Miami have never held an F1 sprint race before, while Qatar and Austin will host their second sprint races after debuting in 2023. Brazil is the only venue to host a sprint race every year so far, and Austria will host its third sprint race in 2024.
The calendar starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2, followed by races in Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, and the sprint race in China on April 21. The sprint race in Miami will be held on May 5. Other notable races include Monaco on May 26, Canada on June 9, and the sprint race in Austria on June 30. The season will conclude in Abu Dhabi on December 8 with a total of 22 races.
