F1 announces six sprint races for next season

FIA announced this Tuesday Which six Grand Prix will have sprint races during the 2024 season?. These are the Chinese Grand Prix (April 19-21), Miami (May 3-5), Austria (June 28-30), Austin (October 18-20), and Brazilian Grand Prix (November 1-20). 3rd) and the Qatar GP (November 29th). – December 1).

It is expected that the sprint format will change next season., because the F1 committee will vote on the final proposal in January. Sprint qualifying is likely to be moved from Saturday to Friday, with the 100km race taking place the following day, followed by qualifying for Sunday’s race.

This year, the sprint qualifying and final were held as separate events on Saturday. The Grand Prix classification will take place on Friday.

Other formatting adjustments discussed include: Reverse part of the starting grid Toward the sprint.

F1’s calendar is set to expand to 24 races next year, but it is unlikely to expand beyond six sprints in the near future as the sport assesses viewership and participation.

Data showed an increase in spectators in every sprint this seasonThe American Grand Prix in Austin showed a 6% growth over three days compared to its regular format in 2022.

The number of viewers for Saturday’s sprint race broadcast was 31% higher than the number of viewers for the regular race last year.Meanwhile, the number of spectators for Friday’s qualifying was 139% higher than the number for the second training session in 2022.