F1 and FIA announce 2026 Calendar
10th June 2025Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the upcoming 2026 Formula One World Championship, which will introduce new regulations, a new team, and a new venue.
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F1 has announced its calendar for the next season, which will feature new cars introduced thanks to the updated 2026 regulations, while the likes of Audi and Cadillac and Ford – in partnership with Red Bull Racing – will make their Formula 1 debut.
The calendar features a more geographical flow as the sport aims to improve transportation to regional races and improve freight efficiencies.
In the announcement, Formula 1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali said:
“2026 will be a new era for Formula 1 where we will witness a brand-new set of regulations for our sport, the cars and the engines that will be powered by 100% sustainable fuel. We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1 grid.
“It promises to be an unforgettable season, where once again we will come together at 24 amazing global venues to watch the best drivers in the world push themselves to the limit and produce incredible wheel-to-wheel racing for our millions of fans watching around the globe.
“I want to thank all our fans for their passionate support and the FIA, with all the volunteers, marshals and officials, as well as the promoters, partners, sponsors, host cities and the local motor racing federations for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule in what I know will be another historic year for Formula 1.”
The change will create a block of European races, for the European leg of the calendar, over the course of the summer months. The European races will start from Monaco (June 5-7) until the newest Spanish race that will make its debut in Madrid, on September 11-13.
Due to Ramadan being held throughout February and March, next year, it means the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be held in April, as they were this year.
The incoming season will get underway in Australia, from March 6 to March 8, and will conclude at the traditional season finale at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina from December 4 to December 6, after 24 rounds of competition.
So, how does the calendar look for 2026?
- Australia, Melbourne – March 6-8
- China, Shanghai – March 13-15
- Japan, Suzuka – March 27-29
- Bahrain, Sakhir – April 10-12
- Saudi Arabia, Jeddah – April 17-19
- USA, Miami – May 1-3
- Canada, Montreal – May 22-24
- Monaco, Monaco – June 5-7
- Spain, Barcelona – June 12-14
- Austria, Spielberg – June 26-28
- United Kingdom, Silverstone – July 3-5
- Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps – July 17-19
- Hungary, Budapest – July 24-26
- Netherlands, Zandvoort – August 21-23
- Italy, Monza – September 4-6
- Spain, Madrid* – September 11-13
- Azerbaijan, Baku – September 25-27
- Singapore, Singapore – October 9-11
- USA, Austin – October 23-25
- Mexico, Mexico City – October 30 – November 1
- Brazil, Sao Paulo – November 6-8
- USA, Las Vegas – November 19-21
- Qatar, Lusail – November 27-29
- Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina – December 4-6
*Madrid is subject to FIA circuit homologation.
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