Lusail International Circuit to Host F1 Sprint in 2025 Season

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Lusail International Circuit is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Formula 1 Sprint Calendar, marking Qatar’s third appearance in this exciting format. The news comes as part of a joint announcement by Formula 1 and the FIA, revealing the six venues that will host F1® Sprint events during the 2025 season.

The Sprint weekend at Lusail International Circuit is scheduled for November 28-30, 2025, promising a thrilling conclusion to the Sprint calendar. This event will be part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the fifth season of the Sprint format.

Since its introduction in 2021, the Sprint format has delivered exceptional racing action and multiple winners from across the grid. The shortened race distance of approximately 100 km encourages flat-out racing with no mandatory pit stops, creating an intense and unpredictable spectacle for fans.

The Sprint weekend at Lusail will feature a compressed schedule with fewer practice sessions, making way for the high-tempo Sprint qualifying and the Sprint race itself. Points awarded to the top eight finishers in the Sprint could prove crucial in determining the 2025 championship standings.

The full 2025 F1® Sprint Calendar is as follows:
- March 21-23: Shanghai, China
- May 2-4: Miami, USA
- July 25-27: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
- October 17-19: Austin, USA
- November 7-9: São Paulo, Brazil
- November 28-30: Lusail, Qatar

Ticket information and event details will be announced in the coming months. For more information about the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025 and future events, please follow LIC’s social media channels and the official website.