From DCB editorialPresent June 10, 2025
Formula 1 and the Fia have unveiled the official calendar for the 2026 FIA formula 1 World Championship with a 24-race time plan, which demonstrates important technical changes, including 100% progressive sustainable fuels, together with a more streamlined global logistics plan.
Season overview: Australia to Abu Dhabi
The 2026 campaign begins with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6th to 8th and returns to Melbourne as the season start. The championship will then be completed from December 4th to 6th under the lights of the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi and retained its traditional slot of the end of the season.
Due to the fall of Ramadan in February and March, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands -Grands -Prix will take place again in April, which avoids planning planning conflicts with religious compliance.
Important calendar improvements for efficiency
One of the most important changes is the improved geographical flow of races to reduce freight costs and environmental effects:
After the Grand Prix from Miami, Canada moves to May 22nd to 24th and enables the equipment to be sent directly between the two North American races.
A consolidated European leg begins with the Grand Prix of Monaco (June 5th to 7th) and ends with the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid (September 11th to 13th) and marks Madrid’s debut in the F1 calendar.
The season then moves to Asia for races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, followed by a triple header in America.
The last route includes Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, who ensure an exciting conclusion.
New regulations and sustainability focus
In the 2026 season, revised technical regulations are introduced, whereby the focus is on sustainability, including:
100% advanced sustainable fuelsReduction of the CO2 footprint of sport.
Possible changes to the autodesign and performance units to match F1 Net-zero by 2030 Goal.
Madrid’s debut and future classic race
While Madrid’s admission is confirmed, it remains unclear whether it replaces Barcelonas Circuit de Catalunya or executed as an additional European race. Other classic venues such as China were not mentioned in the first announcement, which indicates that further adjustments can follow.
Conclusion: a new era for F1
The 2026 F1 season promises a landmark that combines sustainability, efficiency and fresh venues and at the same time maintains the global attractiveness of sport. With new regulations and an optimized calendar, the championship is planned for exciting development.
2026 F1 calendar – 24 races
| Round | Grand Prix | circuit | Date (weekend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian GP | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit | 6th to March 8th |
| 2 | Bahrain GP | Bahrain International Circuit | 3. April 5th |
| 3 | Saudi -Arab GP | Jeddah Corniche Circuit | 17th to April 19th |
| 4 | Miami GP | Miami International Autodrome | 1st to May 3rd |
| 5 | Canadian GP | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 22nd to May 24th |
| 6 | Monaco GP | Circle of Monaco | 5th-7. June |
| 7 | Spanish GP (Barcelona?) | Circle of Barcelona-Catalonia* | 19th to 21st June |
| 8 | Austrian GP | Red Bull Ring | 3rd to July 5th |
| 9 | British GP | Silverstone | 17th to July 19th |
| 10 | Hungarian GP | Hungaroring | July 31 August August 2nd |
| 11 | Belgian GP | Spa FranccoCamps | 14th to August 16 |
| 12 | Dutch GP | Zandvoort | 28th to August 30th |
| 13 | Italian GP | Monza | 4th to September 6th |
| 14 | Spanish GP (Madrid) | New Madrid racing route | 11th to September 13th |
| 15 | Azerbaijan GP | Baku City Circuit | 25th to September 27th |
| 16 | Singapore GP | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 9th to October 11th |
| 17 | United States GP | The quota (Austin) | 23. To October 25th |
| 18 | Mexican GP | Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrom | October 30-1. November |
| 19 | Brazilian GP | Interlagos | 6th to November 8th |
| 20 | Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas Street Circuit | November 20th to 22nd |
| 21 | Qatar GP | Lusail International Circuit | 27th to November 29th |
| 22 | Abu Dhabi GP | Yas Marina Circuit | 4th to December 6th |
(Subject to the FIA approval, the data can be slightly shifted)
