Formula 1 revealed the six venues hosting Sprint races during the 2024 season. The Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo will continue as one of the premier sprint race hosts with its fourth weekend. Austria will have its third while Austin and Qatar are set to host the sprint for the second year running. Whereas, China and Miami will be hosting the sprint race for the first time in 2024.
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The sprint races bring an exciting flavour to the regular F1 weekend which includes three practice sessions, three qualifying sessions and the main race. Along with enthralling action on the track, sprints also bring a lot of audience figures, especially on Friday compared to regular practice sessions as per the Formula One website.
F1 2024 season Sprint events
China Grand Prix - Shanghai - April 19-21
Miami Grand Prix - Miami - May 3-5
Austria Grand Prix - Spielberg - June 28-30
United States Grand Prix - Austin - October 18-20
Brazil Grand Prix - Sao Paulo - November 1-3
Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail - November 29 - December 1
Sprint has been consistent in delivering increased audiences: F1 President and CEO
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1,
“I am delighted to announce six exciting venues for next season’s F1 Sprint events, including two new hosts China and Miami, both of which will be fantastic additions and provide great racing for all our fans at the race and watching at home.”
“Since its creation in 2021, the Sprint has been consistent in delivering increased audiences on TV, more on-track entertainment for the fans at events and increased fan engagement on social and digital platforms, and we are looking forward to the exciting events next year.”