F1 Calendar 2026 

The 2026 program for the traveling circus has officially been released: the calendar features 24 locations, and while it follows a familiar rhythm, it brings several exciting updates. Crucially for fans, Madrid joins as a new entry, taking over Imola's position on the grid. The Spanish debut is expected in mid-September, serving as the finale to the European tour. Interestingly, Barcelona remains on the calendar, though reports suggest it will continue under the name "Catalan Grand Prix."

Here is the 2026 race calendar in chronological order:

The season opener will once again be hosted by Melbourne from March 6–8, marking a start one week earlier than last year. China and Japan follow in mid-March, while the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian weekends have shifted to mid-April due to the religious holiday, Ramadan.

The full 2026 Formula 1 broadcast schedule:

• Melbourne - F1 Australian Grand Prix: March 6-8, 2026

• Shanghai - F1 Chinese Grand Prix: March 13-15, 2026

• Suzuka - Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix: March 27-29, 2026

• Sakhir - Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix: April 10-12, 2026

• Jeddah - F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: April 17-19, 2026

• Miami - F1 Miami Grand Prix: May 1-3, 2026

• Montreal - Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix: May 22-24, 2026

• Monte-Carlo - F1 Monaco Grand Prix: June 5-7, 2026

• Barcelona - Formula 1 Catalan Grand Prix: June 12-14, 2026

• Spielberg - Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix: June 26-28, 2026

• Silverstone - Formula 1 British Grand Prix: July 3-5, 2026

• Spa-Francorchamps - Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix: July 17-19, 2026

• Hungaroring, Mogyoród - Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix: July 24-26, 2026

• Zandvoort - F1 Dutch Grand Prix: August 21-23, 2026

• Monza - F1 Italian Grand Prix: September 4-6, 2026

• Baku - Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: September 25-27, 2026

• Singapore - F1 Singapore Grand Prix: October 9-11, 2026

• Austin - Formula 1 United States Grand Prix: October 23-25, 2026

• Mexico City - F1 Mexican Grand Prix: October 30 – November 1, 2026

• Interlagos - Sao Paulo F1 Brazilian Grand Prix: November 6-8, 2026

• Las Vegas - F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: November 19-21, 2026 (Saturday race!)

• Lusail - Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix: November 27-29, 2026

• Yas Marina - F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: December 4-6, 2026

In early May, Miami revs up the American atmosphere, followed by Canada at the end of the month. The European season kicks off in early June with Monaco, followed by Barcelona and the Austrian Spielberg. Events accelerate in July: after Silverstone and Spa, the Hungarian Grand Prix takes place on July 24–26, serving once again as the final showdown at the Hungaroring before the summer break. 

After returning to the Netherlands in late August, Monza and Baku follow before the field heads toward Singapore. At the end of October, the destination is America (Austin) and Mexico, with Brazil taking place in early November. The season-ending "triple-header" promises to be brutal once again: Las Vegas (with a Saturday night race), Qatar, and finally Abu Dhabi in early December, where the world championship title will be decided.

The field undergoes a total technical overhaul

2026 will be a milestone not only for the calendar but also for technical regulations. The physical parameters of the cars will change: they will be shorter and narrower, and weight reduction will allow for more agile behavior in tight corners. Although 18-inch wheels remain, tire width will decrease, resulting in lower aerodynamic drag.

The biggest breakthrough in aerodynamics will be the introduction of active wings. Drivers will be able to change the angle of the front and rear wings on different sections of the track, making the current DRS system redundant. Simultaneously, "Overtake Mode" arrives, providing extra electrical energy to the attacking party if they are within one second of the car ahead.

The hybrid engine systems are also being transformed: while the 1.6-liter V6 base remains, the electrical motor's power will triple. This means that half of the power will come from pure electrical energy, supplemented by fuel derived exclusively from sustainable sources.

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