--- title: "Austin To Host One of Six F1 Sprint Races Planned for 2023" date: "2022-12-07" modified: "2022-12-07" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/austin-to-host-one-of-six-f1-sprint-races-planned-for-2023" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Austin To Host One of Six F1 Sprint Races Planned for 2023 ![]() *\Getty\* [Formula 1]() confirmed Wednesday morning the roster of venues to hold a [Sprint race]() in 2023. The list now includes six race tracks from the 2023 calendar, which is double the number of Sprint races held in 2022. The [format was introduced]() in 2021 to bring more on-track action to fans at venues and watching on TV. And despite several racers complaining about the format feeling artificial or [gimmicky](), F1 officials claim that ratings so far prove that fans have welcomed them with open arms. Most notably, the United States will hold its first-ever Sprint race in October of next year, when the F1 circus visits the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. This is the only Sprint race taking place in North America in 2023, as Miami, Canada, Mexico, and [Vegas]() will hold traditional Grand Prix weekends. ![]() *Getty* Other standouts include Baku in Azerbaijan. Its extremely narrow sections will prove challenging for the drivers, some who will be hungry to fight for position and others who will want to stay out of harm's way to remain intact for Sunday's main show. As we saw during [Brazil's Sprint race in November](), a shuffled field packed with drivers chasing their own objectives made for a spectacular 30 minutes of racing. Full calendar: | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit | April 28-30 | | --- | --- | --- | | Austria | Red Bull Ring | June 30 - July 2 | | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps | July 28-30 | | Qatar | Losail Circuit | Oct. 06-08 | | United States | Circuit of The Americas | Oct. 20-22 | | Sao Paulo | Interlagos | Nov. 3-5 | **F1** Another newcomer to the Sprint calendar is Spa, which truly is a great thing for F1 and F1 fans around the world. Watching drivers blast through [Eau Rouge is always a treat](), and seeing more of that in 2023 will be fantastic. Austria and Brazil are the only two venues hosting Sprint races in back-to-back years. “We have seen a hugely positive reaction to the F1 Sprint events during the first two years of its running, and we can’t wait to bring even more action to fans with six events next year, including our first US F1 Sprint in Austin,” he said. “The introduction of the F1 Sprint has created a race weekend that includes three days of competitive racing action and brings more entertainment to fans of the sport as well as additional value for key stakeholders including teams, broadcasters, partners, and host venues.” *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()