Formula 1 has announced the routes for the six sprint races in the coming season. The premier class of motorsport will hold the mini-events over 100 kilometers each in Baku (Azerbaijan), Spielberg (Austria), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), Doha (Qatar), Austin (USA) and São Paulo (Brazil). According to its own statements on Wednesday, Formula 1 selected those routes for the sprint format that offer “overtaking opportunities, tight racing and high-speed sections”. Meanwhile, Formula 1 is planning 23 Grand Prix for the coming season. (dpa)