Formula One 2026 calendar revealed

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula One have officially released the calendar for the 2026 Formula One World Championship.

The next season will feature a total of 24 races, with new technical regulations and 100% advanced sustainable fuels set to be introduced.

The season will kick off once again down under with the Australian Grand Prix in March and conclude in Abu Dhabi in early December. Formula One has also announced that, with Ramadan taking place in February and March, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races will be moved to April. 

The season will start with a triple-header, kicking off in Australia and ending in Japan before a two-week break. A double-header will take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April before two races in North America — the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix — in May. 

June will have three races — a double-header in the first two weeks in Monaco and Spain, before moving to Austria to kick off another double-header that will finish in Silverstone in the first week of July.

July will round out with the Belgium and Hungary races before a month-long summer break. The season will resume in late August with the Netherlands race. A double-header will then ensue with the Italian GP and the brand-new Madrid race.

After the race in Baku, the grid will come to Asia for the Singapore race before moving back to the Americas for a triple-header, featuring the US, Mexico, and Brazil races. The season will round out with another triple-header, with races across Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.

The Abu Dhabi race, the final one of the season, is set to take place in the first week of December. 

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One, 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.“

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, added:

“Next year’s FIA Formula One World Championship marks a significant new chapter for our sport. A new race, new teams, and the arrival of new manufacturers, all ushering in a fresh era of innovation and competition. With 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the season truly reflects the global nature of our community, while the improved geographical flow of the calendar shows our joint commitment to making the championship more efficient and sustainable. The debut of Madrid, the arrival of iconic brands like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford, and the introduction of the next generation of F1 cars powered by 100% advanced sustainable fuels signal an exciting new era of racing. My thanks to everyone involved in putting on this incredible season and in delivering a calendar that continues to drive the sport forward on all fronts. And, my thanks to the fans whose passion and unwavering support keep the spirit of our sport alive.”

*Subject to FIA circuit homologation