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Formula 1 2026 calendar

Formula One and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026 season. Once again that year, the championship will consist of 24 races, spread across five of the seven continents. What makes 2026 extra special: the new technical rules will take effect then, and the cars will run entirely on advanced renewable fuel for the first time.

Start in Australia, final in Abu Dhabi

The season begins the weekend of March 6-8 with the Australian Grand Prix. The final race will take place in Abu Dhabi, from Dec. 4 to 6. Due to Ramadan, which falls in February and March in 2026, the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held until April.

Improved race sequence and new location

The racing calendar has been optimized to improve logistics. For example, the Canadian Grand Prix moves up to May and immediately follows the Miami Grand Prix. That makes it easier to transport stuff through and saves on costs and emissions. In the summer, the F1 circus races mostly in Europe. That European phase begins in Monaco (June 5-7) and ends in Madrid, which is on the calendar for the first time (Sept. 11-13).

Then they travel to Asia for races in Azerbaijan and Singapore. This is followed by a three-race week in America. The season concludes with races in Las Vegas, Qatar and finally Abu Dhabi.

Future of F1 begins in 2026

According to Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1’s top executive, a new era will dawn in 2026. Not only because of renewable fuel and new rules, but also because of the arrival of big car brands such as Audi, Cadillac and Ford. He calls the season “promising.”

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem added that the 2026 championship symbolizes renewal. New races, new teams and new manufacturers provide a breath of fresh air. He emphasizes that the improved scheduling will make the sport more efficient and sustainable. He also thanks everyone who contributed to the creation of the calendar, reiterating how important the role of the fans is to the sport.

Formula 1 calendar 2026

Race 1 – Australia (Melbourne)
March 6-8

Race 2 – China (Shanghai)
March 13-15

Race 3 – Japan (Suzuka)
March 27-29

Race 4 – Bahrain (Sakhir)
April 10-12

Race 5 – Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
April 17-19

Race 6 – United States (Miami)
May 1-3

Race 7 – Canada (Montreal)
May 22-24

Race 8 – Monaco (Monte Carlo)
June 5-7

Race 9 – Spain (Barcelona – Catalunya)
June 12-14

Race 10 – Austria (Spielberg)
June 26-28

Race 11 – Great Britain (Silverstone)
July 3-5

Race 12 – Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
July 17-19

Race 13 – Hungary (Budapest)
July 24-26

Race 14 – Netherlands (Zandvoort)
Aug. 21-23

Race 15 – Italy (Monza)
Sept. 4-6

Race 16 – Spain (Madrid)*
Sept. 11-13
*New location vs. Race 9

Race 17 – Azerbaijan (Baku)
Sept. 25-27

Race 18 – Singapore
Oct. 9-11

Race 19 – United States (Austin)
Oct. 23-25

Race 20 – Mexico (Mexico City)
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1

Race 21 – Brazil (São Paulo)
Nov. 6-8

Race 22 – United States (Las Vegas)
Nov. 19-21

Race 23 – Qatar (Lusail)
Nov. 27-29

Race 24 – Abu Dhabi (Yas Island)
December 4-6

2026 F1 calendar in schematic form

Date	Country	Circuit
March 6-8	Australia	Melbourne
March 13-15	China	Shanghai
March 27-29	Japan	Suzuka
April 10-12	Bahrain	Sakhir
April 17-19	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah
May 1-3	USA	Miami
May 22-24	Canada	Montreal
June 5-7	Monaco	Monaco
June 12-14	Spain	Barcelona-Catalunya
June 26-28	Austria	Spielberg
July 3-5	United Kingdom	Silverstone
July 17-19	Belgium	Spa-Francorchamps
July 24-26	Hungary	Budapest
August 21-23	Netherlands	Zandvoort
September 4-6	Italy	Monza
September 11-13	Spain	Madrid*
September 25-27	Azerbaijan	Baku
October 9-11	Singapore	Singapore
October 23-25	USA	Austin
October 30 – November 1	Mexico	Mexico City
November 6-8	Brazil	Sao Paulo
November 19-21	USA	Las Vegas
November 27-29	Qatar	Lusail
December 4-6	Abu Dhabi	Yas Marina
*Subject to FIA circuit homologation