F1 2025 Sprint Races Guide: Preview, Schedule, Dates - All You Need Know

The all-awaited F1 Sprint Races will be kicking things off in the 2025 season of the Formula One. These are bonus races that presents a driver a brilliant opportunity to gain extra points that gets add to the on-track action at six of the 24 Grand Prix that will be held this season. (AUS GP Quali Live | More Motorsport News)

As per the schedule released by the FIA, Shanghai and Miami will host the Sprint for the second consecutive year, followed by Austin and Qatar, who return to the calendar for the third time.

Over the past four seasons, the likes of Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, Sergio Perez and Oscar Piastri have been involved in brilliant action on the track.

What is an F1 Sprint Race?

The Sprint is a short and an exciting race that involves all the teams from the Formula One. It consists of a 100km race and lasts for 30 minutes. The winner is rewarded eight points, with the rest of the drivers in the top eight scoring World Championship points.

There's no bonus point on offer for the fastest lap so the drivers will need to score from the six Sprints as much as possible to gain extra championship points.

How Does The Sprint Race Weekend Play Out?

Here라이브 바카라 a day-by-day guide to what you can expect to see on the track:

Friday AM: Free Practice

Friday PM: Shootout

Saturday AM: The Sprint

Saturday PM: Qualifying

Sunday PM: F1 Grand Prix

What Is The Point System In F1 Sprints?

Points in the Sprint Race are awarded as follows:

P1: 8 points

P2: 7

P3: 6

P4: 5

P5: 4

P6: 3

P7: 2

P8: 1

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Who Has The Best Record In Sprint Races?

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has dominated Sprint races in the same way he라이브 바카라 bossed the F1 World Championship, winning 11 of the 18 races to date. From the 2025 grid, Oscar Piastri is the next most successful with two wins, while Lando Norris and George Russell have one each.