F1 has revealed the sprint races which will take place during the 2026 season. China and Miami will host a sprint weekend for the third year running, while the additional race returns to Silverstone for the first time since 2021.
Brazil, Austin, Qatar and Spa have all been stripped of the sprint race, meaning three new countries will hold them for the first time. They are debuting in Montreal, Zandvoort and Singapore. This decision has not gone down well with F1 fans.
Fans unhappy after F1 reveals the sprint weekends
The last couple of seasons have seen drivers struggle to overtake each other. This includes the Chinese and Miami sprint races this season. However, with the new regulations coming in next season, following and fighting each other could become easier. The problem with a track like Singapore is that it is always difficult to overtake.
This has left fans unhappy with the surprise decision to include a circuit often compared to Monaco. One fan questioned the inclusion, saying, “Who is the genius behind the Singapore Sprint idea?”
who is the genius behind the Singapore Sprint idea?
— Gabriel (@saintliberte) September 16, 2025
Another fan suggested, “You can still remove Singapore and add Brazil, we’ll pretend we didn’t see this.”
you can still remove singapore and add brazil, we’ll pretend we didnt see this pic.twitter.com/2rCWcFTYmO
— clara (@leclercsletters) September 16, 2025
While another fan fumed, “Why the hell do we have a sprint race in Singapore?”
Why the hell do we have a sprint race in Singapore 😭😭😭
— James (@GREEKMASTER99) September 16, 2025
Singapore is a strange choice to host an F1 sprint weekend. During the Grand Prix, it is tough to overtake at, due to its tight and twisty street circuit layout. The sprint race will likely be no different. However, the event is a spectacle under the lights and will still pose a tough challenge to the drivers. With the new cars in 2026, the track might prove doubters wrong.
Will F1 introduce more than six sprint races in future seasons?
Sprint race weekend formats were introduced in the 2021 season, with the first being held at Silverstone. In the early stages, there were just three per season. However, from 2023 onwards, that number doubled to six per year. Now, F1 wants to add more to appease its new fan base.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicalli claims fans want to see more on-track action rather than free practice sessions. However, most sprint races this season have lacked overtaking and action. The sprint format needs changing, as drivers are unwilling to take chances and risk their cars for qualifying.
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However, if F1 can tweak the sprint weekend format and add jeopardy to the race, more on-track action can only be good for the sport. Opinions remain divided on whether sprint weekends currently add anything to F1. Do you want to see more sprints in the sport? Let us know your thoughts.
