2026 Formula 2 calendar revealed with new venue and global return
The 2026 Formula 2 calendar has been officially unveiled, confirming another action-packed season for the FIA’s premier single-seater feeder series. Running from March through December, the calendar features 14 rounds across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, once again aligning closely with the Formula 1 schedule.
The FIA Formula 2 Championship continues its role as the final proving ground for future Formula 1 drivers, combining classic circuits with modern venues. The 2026 season also introduces Madrid as a new venue, adding a fresh challenge to an already diverse and demanding calendar.
2026 Formula 2 Calendar
- Round 1: 6–8 March – Melbourne, Australia
- Round 2: 10–12 April – Sakhir, Bahrain
- Round 3: 17–19 April – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Round 4: 4–7 June – Monaco, Monaco
- Round 5: 12–14 June – Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
- Round 6: 26–28 June – Spielberg, Austria
- Round 7: 3–5 July – Silverstone, Great Britain
- Round 8: 17–19 July – Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
- Round 9: 24–26 July – Budapest, Hungary
- Round 10: 4–6 September – Monza, Italy
- Round 11: 11–13 September – Madrid, Spain*
- Round 12: 25–27 September – Baku, Azerbaijan
- Round 13: 27–29 November – Lusail, Qatar
- Round 14: 4–6 December – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
*Subject to FIA circuit homologation.
A balanced mix of tradition and modern circuits
The 2026 Formula 2 calendar maintains a strong balance between historic European tracks and newer, high-speed venues. Classics such as Monaco, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, and Budapest continue to test driver skill and racecraft, while circuits like Jeddah, Baku, and Lusail push drivers to their limits with narrow walls, high speeds, and unforgiving layouts.
This variety remains one of Formula 2’s greatest strengths, ensuring drivers must master street circuits, permanent race tracks, and hybrid layouts across the season.
Why the 2026 Formula 2 calendar matters
Formula 2 remains the most direct pathway to Formula 1, and the 2026 Formula 2 calendar is designed to prepare drivers for the full spectrum of challenges they will face at the top level. The inclusion of Madrid adds a new variable, offering teams and drivers an unfamiliar circuit where adaptability and preparation could prove decisive.
With every round acting as a showcase for young talent, the 2026 season is expected to be closely watched by Formula 1 teams scouting the next generation of stars.
A season built to shape future champions
The 2026 Formula 2 calendar delivers a long, demanding season that blends heritage, innovation, and global reach. From the opening lights in Melbourne to the championship finale under the lights of Yas Island, Formula 2 once again sets the stage for emerging talent to prove they belong on motorsport’s biggest stage.
