On Tuesday (September 16), Formula 1 announced the venues which would play host to Sprint events in the 2026 season.
The format was first introduced in the 2021 season and it has added a new dimension to the F1 landscape as drivers have alternate ways of earning championship points.
Silverstone, which held the very first Sprint weekend five years ago, will return to stage a Sprint race next season.
Miami and China are returning to host the format for a third successive year in 2026, while Montreal and Singapore will stage a Sprint weekend for the very first time in the coming 12 months.
The Netherlands will also be one of the first-time venues for the Sprint events next season, in what will be the Zandvoort track's final year on the F1 calendar.
Sprinting round the world in 2026 💨
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 16, 2025
Announcing the six Grand Prix weekends which will feature #F1Sprint next season - including first-time trips to Canada, Netherlands and Singapore!#F1 pic.twitter.com/3KOhQ65jsQ
The four Sprint hosts from 2025 that will be replaced by Silverstone and the three first-time hosts in 2026 are Belgium, Austin, Sao Paulo and Qatar.
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F1 and FIA hierarchy speak on latest announcement
F1 President Stefano Domenicali touched on the 2026 Sprint weekend reveal, saying: "The F1 Sprint has continued to grow in positive impact and popularity since it was introduced in 2021."
"The 2026 season will usher in a new era of regulations, so having three new Sprint venues will only add to the drama on track," he added.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, echoed Domenicali's enthusiasm over the future of Sprint events due to F1 entering a new era.
"As we look ahead to a landmark 2026 season featuring a new generation of cars and regulations, I’m pleased to see the Sprint evolving alongside our broader ambitions for the sport."
"The inclusion of new venues alongside returning favourites reflects the continued enthusiasm from promoters, teams and fans alike."
Other changes to the 2026 calendar will see the Spanish Grand Prix move from Barcelona to Madrid, but the former will remain as a race venue next season, listed as the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.
Barcelona's spot on the calendar will not go beyond 2026 due to its contract being up, but the venue could stay on as a rotational venue in the years ahead as the Belgium GP will be held in four of the next six seasons.