F1 2026 Schedule Revealed
Formula 1 confirms a 24-race calendar for the 2026 season
The Formula 1 has officially revealed the F1 2026 schedule, confirming a 24-race calendar that will span five continents and introduce a new era for the sport. The schedule aligns with major regulation changes coming in 2026, including new power units and sustainability targets.
Key highlights of the F1 2026 schedule
The Formula 1 season will once again open in Australia and conclude in Abu Dhabi, maintaining the now-familiar structure of recent years. The calendar features a mix of historic circuits and modern street races, ensuring a balance between tradition and global expansion.
Notable points include:
- Season opener in Australian Grand Prix (6–8 March)
- European summer stretch featuring Monaco, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, and Monza
- A packed Americas and Middle East run to close the season
The calendar remains subject to final FIA circuit homologation, but the structure has now been firmly set.
Full F1 2026 schedule
Below is the complete F1 2026 schedule, as officially revealed, featuring 24 races across the season.
Round-by-round calendar
- Round 1 | Australia (Melbourne) – 6–8 March
- Round 2 | China (Shanghai) – 13–15 March
- Round 3 | Japan (Suzuka) – 27–29 March
- Round 4 | Bahrain (Sakhir) – 10–12 April
- Round 5 | Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) – 17–19 April
- Round 6 | United States (Miami) – 1–3 May
- Round 7 | Canada (Montreal) – 22–24 May
- Round 8 | Monaco (Monaco) – 5–7 June
- Round 9 | Spain (Barcelona-Catalunya) – 12–14 June
- Round 10 | Austria (Spielberg) – 26–28 June
- Round 11 | Great Britain (Silverstone) – 3–5 July
- Round 12 | Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps) – 17–19 July
- Round 13 | Hungary (Budapest) – 24–26 July
- Round 14 | Netherlands (Zandvoort) – 21–23 August
- Round 15 | Italy (Monza) – 4–6 September
- Round 16 | Spain (Madrid*) – 11–13 September
- Round 17 | Azerbaijan (Baku) – 25–27 September
- Round 18 | Singapore (Singapore) – 9–11 October
- Round 19 | United States (Austin) – 23–25 October
- Round 20 | Mexico (Mexico City) – 30 October – 1 November
- Round 21 | Brazil (São Paulo) – 6–8 November
- Round 22 | United States (Las Vegas) – 19–21 November
- Round 23 | Qatar (Lusail) – 27–29 November
- Round 24 | Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) – 4–6 December
*Subject to FIA circuit homologation.
What the 2026 calendar means for Formula 1
The F1 2026 schedule arrives alongside one of the biggest technical resets in the sport’s history. New power unit regulations aim to increase electrical output, reduce fuel consumption, and attract new manufacturers to the grid.
From a logistics perspective, the calendar continues Formula 1’s efforts to group races geographically, reducing travel demands and improving sustainability. While the total number of races remains high, the sequence has been refined to minimise unnecessary long-haul movements.
For teams, drivers, and fans, this means:
- A demanding but more strategically planned season
- Greater emphasis on reliability during a regulation transition year
- Continued global exposure for the championship
A full global season awaits
The F1 2026 schedule confirms Formula 1’s commitment to maintaining a truly global championship while navigating a pivotal moment in its technical evolution. With 24 races across iconic and modern venues, the season is shaping up to be one of the most important in the sport’s history.
As teams prepare for new regulations and fans look ahead to a fresh era of racing, the 2026 calendar sets the stage for a season that could redefine Formula 1’s future.
