Aditya ChaudhuriFormula One has released the Sprint events schedule for the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Six Sprint events have been scheduled for the 2024 F1 season, with venues like Austria and Brazil both set to host their third Sprint events, while Miami and China will host their first-ever Sprints. China returns to the calendar for the first time since 2019.
The F1 Sprint events for the 2024 season are scheduled as follows:
- Chinese Grand Prix: April 19 to 21
- Miami Grand Prix: May 3 to 5
- Austrian Grand Prix: June 28 to 30
- United States Grand Prix: October 18 to 20
- Brazilian Grand Prix: November 1 to 3
- Qatar Grand Prix: November 29 to December 1
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One, commented:
“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.“
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, added:
“I’m pleased to confirm the six Sprint events for next season and am looking forward to the return of four host venues that have provided some thrilling action in the Sprints this year. The addition of Shanghai will be a challenge for the teams and drivers as Formula 1 heads back to China for the first time since 2019, while a Sprint in Miami will add a new dimension to an enthralling weekend. We must continuously develop and adapt to ensure we are doing what is best for the sport, and as such we are working with FOM and the teams to define the future direction of the Sprint format.”
