Formula 1 has officially unveiled its 2026 race calendar, featuring 24 Grands Prix and six Sprint events, making it one of the most extensive seasons in the sport’s history. The championship will once again run from March to December, with races spread across five continents.
The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne will host the season opener, taking place one week earlier than last year, while the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will continue its role as the season finale in December.
A key change for 2026 is the removal of the Imola Grand Prix, meaning Italy will have just one race on the calendar — the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Spain, however, gains an additional round with the introduction of the Madrid Grand Prix, which will join Barcelona as a second Spanish venue at a different point in the season.
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Sprint calendar sees new venues
The 2026 season will again feature six Sprint weekends, but with notable changes to the lineup. While Shanghai and Miami remain, several new circuits join the Sprint format for the first time.
Sprint events in 2026:
- Chinese GP – Shanghai
- Miami GP – Miami
- Canadian GP – Montreal (first Sprint)
- British GP – Silverstone (returns)
- Dutch GP – Zandvoort (first Sprint)
- Singapore GP – Marina Bay (first Sprint)
Saturday races and calendar reshuffle
Two races will be held on Saturday local time in 2026. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku will take place on September 26, following a request from local authorities, while the Las Vegas Grand Prix will again run as a Saturday night race on November 21.
The calendar also features logistical adjustments. The Canadian Grand Prix moves up to Round 7 from Round 10, while Monaco now runs directly before the Barcelona race, streamlining the European leg of the season.
Full Formula 1 2026 calendar
The 2026 season will comprise the following races:
- Mar 06–08: Australian GP – Melbourne
- Mar 13–15: Chinese GP – Shanghai
- Mar 27–29: Japanese GP – Suzuka
- Apr 10–12: Bahrain GP – Sakhir
- Apr 17–19: Saudi Arabian GP – Jeddah
- May 01–03: Miami GP – Miami
- May 22–24: Canadian GP – Montreal
- Jun 05–07: Monaco GP – Monaco
- Jun 12–14: Spanish GP – Barcelona
- Jun 26–28: Austrian GP – Spielberg
- Jul 03–05: British GP – Silverstone
- Jul 17–19: Belgian GP – Spa-Francorchamps
- Jul 24–26: Hungarian GP – Budapest
- Aug 21–23: Dutch GP – Zandvoort
- Sep 04–06: Italian GP – Monza
- Sep 11–13: Spanish GP – Madrid
- Sep 25–27: Azerbaijan GP – Baku
- Oct 09–11: Singapore GP – Singapore
- Oct 23–25: United States GP – Austin
- Oct 30 – Nov 01: Mexican GP – Mexico City
- Nov 06–08: São Paulo GP – São Paulo
- Nov 19–21: Las Vegas GP – Las Vegas
- Nov 27–29: Qatar GP – Lusail
- Dec 04–06: Abu Dhabi GP – Yas Marina
With a packed schedule, new venues, and multiple format changes, the 2026 Formula 1 season is set to be one of the busiest and most diverse in the sport’s history.
