Formula 1 Unveils 2026 Season Calendar with Notable Changes
The FIA announces the schedule for 24 Grands Prix, featuring new race locations and a shift in the Monaco Grand Prix date.
The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has released the calendar for the 2026 Formula 1 season, which will feature a total of 24 Grands Prix.
The season is set to commence in Melbourne, Australia, from March 6 to March 8, 2026.
In a move aimed at enhancing ecological sustainability and logistical efficiency, the FIA is organizing the races in a continent-based grouping format to minimize travel for equipment.
Following the Australian Grand Prix, the calendar will include races in Asia, starting with the Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for March 15 in Shanghai, followed by the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka from March 27 to March 29.
The schedule then transitions to the Middle East, with the Bahrain Grand Prix taking place on April 12 and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on April 19.
North America will host two races in May, beginning with the Miami Grand Prix from May 3 and the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal from May 22 to May 24.
Notably, the Monaco Grand Prix, a key event in the motorsport calendar, will occur later than usual in June 2026, from June 3 to June 7, marking the start of a four-month European tour for the race teams.
The European segment will conclude in Azerbaijan at the Baku Grand Prix scheduled for September 25 to September 27. Notably, the historic Imola Grand Prix will not be included in the 2026 season, being replaced by a new urban circuit in Madrid scheduled for May 11 to May 13.
Following Europe, the series will return to Asia for the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11. The season will wrap up with a series of races in South America before concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates from December 6.
Key dates to note include potential scheduling conflicts for fans, as the Canadian Grand Prix coincides with the iconic Indy 500 on June 7, and the Monaco Grand Prix may overlap with the final of the French Open on June 7. Additionally, the Belgian Grand Prix is set for July 19, the same day as the FIFA World Cup final, although time zone differences might alleviate direct scheduling conflicts.
The full calendar includes:
- 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
- United States – Miami / May 1-3
- Canada – Montreal / May 22-24
- Monaco / June 5-7
- Spain – Barcelona / June 12-14
- Austria – Spielberg / June 26-28
- Great Britain – 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 / October 9-11
- United States – Austin / October 23-25
- Mexico – Mexico City / October 30 - November 1
- Brazil – Sao Paulo / November 6-8
- United States – Las Vegas / November 19-21
- Qatar – Lusail / November 27-29
- United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi / December 4-6.
The season is set to commence in Melbourne, Australia, from March 6 to March 8, 2026.
In a move aimed at enhancing ecological sustainability and logistical efficiency, the FIA is organizing the races in a continent-based grouping format to minimize travel for equipment.
Following the Australian Grand Prix, the calendar will include races in Asia, starting with the Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for March 15 in Shanghai, followed by the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka from March 27 to March 29.
The schedule then transitions to the Middle East, with the Bahrain Grand Prix taking place on April 12 and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on April 19.
North America will host two races in May, beginning with the Miami Grand Prix from May 3 and the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal from May 22 to May 24.
Notably, the Monaco Grand Prix, a key event in the motorsport calendar, will occur later than usual in June 2026, from June 3 to June 7, marking the start of a four-month European tour for the race teams.
The European segment will conclude in Azerbaijan at the Baku Grand Prix scheduled for September 25 to September 27. Notably, the historic Imola Grand Prix will not be included in the 2026 season, being replaced by a new urban circuit in Madrid scheduled for May 11 to May 13.
Following Europe, the series will return to Asia for the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11. The season will wrap up with a series of races in South America before concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates from December 6.
Key dates to note include potential scheduling conflicts for fans, as the Canadian Grand Prix coincides with the iconic Indy 500 on June 7, and the Monaco Grand Prix may overlap with the final of the French Open on June 7. Additionally, the Belgian Grand Prix is set for July 19, the same day as the FIFA World Cup final, although time zone differences might alleviate direct scheduling conflicts.
The full calendar includes:
- 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
- United States – Miami / May 1-3
- Canada – Montreal / May 22-24
- Monaco / June 5-7
- Spain – Barcelona / June 12-14
- Austria – Spielberg / June 26-28
- Great Britain – 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 / October 9-11
- United States – Austin / October 23-25
- Mexico – Mexico City / October 30 - November 1
- Brazil – Sao Paulo / November 6-8
- United States – Las Vegas / November 19-21
- Qatar – Lusail / November 27-29
- United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi / December 4-6.
