2026 Formula 1 Calendar
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2026 F1 calendar overview
The 2026 season marks the beginning of a major new Formula 1 technical era and combines historic venues such as Suzuka, Monaco, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps and Monza with newer events including Miami and Las Vegas. Madrid also joins the championship with the new Madring circuit, which hosts the Spanish Grand Prix.
Spain has two separate Formula 1 events in 2026. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosted the newly named Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June, while Madring in Madrid will stage the Spanish Grand Prix in September.
The calendar was revised during the season after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were unable to take place on their original April dates. Saudi Arabia was not rescheduled, while the Bahrain Grand Prix will instead be held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from 2–4 October.
Full 2026 Formula 1 calendar
| Round | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian GP | Albert Park Circuit | 8 Mar |
| 2 | Chinese GP | Shanghai International Circuit | 15 Mar |
| 3 | Japanese GP | Suzuka Circuit | 29 Mar |
| 4 | Miami GP | Miami International Autodrome | 3 May |
| 5 | Canadian GP | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 24 May |
| 6 | Monaco GP | Circuit de Monaco | 7 Jun |
| 7 | Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 14 Jun |
| 8 | Austrian GP | Red Bull Ring | 28 Jun |
| 9 | British GP | Silverstone Circuit | 5 Jul |
| 10 | Belgian GP | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 19 Jul |
| 11 | Hungarian GP | Hungaroring | 26 Jul |
| 12 | Dutch GP | Circuit Zandvoort | 23 Aug |
| 13 | Italian GP | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 6 Sep |
| 14 | Spanish GP | Madring | 13 Sep |
| 15 | Azerbaijan GP | Baku City Circuit | 26 Sep |
| 16 | Bahrain GP in Malaysia | Sepang International Circuit | 4 Oct |
| 17 | Singapore GP | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 11 Oct |
| 18 | United States GP | Circuit of the Americas | 25 Oct |
| 19 | Mexico City GP | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 1 Nov |
| 20 | São Paulo GP | Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) | 8 Nov |
| 21 | Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas Strip Circuit | 21 Nov |
| 22 | Qatar GP | Lusail International Circuit | 29 Nov |
| 23 | Abu Dhabi GP | Yas Marina Circuit | 6 Dec |
Why did the 2026 F1 calendar change?
The original 2026 Formula 1 calendar contained 24 Grands Prix, including Bahrain on 12 April and Saudi Arabia on 19 April. Formula 1 later confirmed that neither event would take place on its scheduled April weekend following an assessment of the situation in the Middle East.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was not rescheduled for later in the 2026 season. As a result, Jeddah is absent from the revised championship calendar.
The Bahrain Grand Prix was preserved through an unusual arrangement that will see the event take place at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from 2–4 October. It slots between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix and is officially listed as the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
2026 F1 Sprint weekends
Six Grand Prix weekends feature the F1 Sprint format in 2026. China and Miami again host Sprints, while Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Singapore are also part of the Sprint calendar.
- Chinese Grand Prix – Shanghai International Circuit
- Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome
- Canadian Grand Prix – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- British Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit
- Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort
- Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay Street Circuit
On Sprint weekends, teams have only one Free Practice session before Sprint Qualifying. The Sprint takes place on Saturday before qualifying for the Grand Prix, adding an additional race and championship points to the weekend.
Quick facts about the 2026 F1 calendar
- Total championship rounds: 23
- Season opener: Australian Grand Prix – 8 March
- Season finale: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – 6 December
- F1 Sprint weekends: 6
- New circuit: Madring in Madrid
- Formula 1 races in Spain: Barcelona-Catalunya GP and Spanish GP
- Formula 1 races in the United States: Miami, Austin and Las Vegas
- 2026 Bahrain GP venue: Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
- Saudi Arabian GP: Not held in 2026
What stands out on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar?
The championship began with three races in the Asia-Pacific region as Melbourne, Shanghai and Suzuka tested the new-generation Formula 1 cars across very different circuit characteristics. The calendar then moved to Miami before returning to Canada and beginning the major European phase of the championship.
One of the defining features of the 2026 schedule is the presence of two distinct Formula 1 events in Spain. Barcelona’s long-running race has been renamed the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, while Madrid’s new Madring circuit hosts the Spanish Grand Prix and begins a new chapter for Formula 1 in the country’s capital.
The latter part of the season includes several very different challenges, from Baku’s high-speed street layout and Singapore’s night race to Austin, Mexico City, Interlagos and Las Vegas. The championship then heads to the Middle East for Qatar before the traditional finale under the lights at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi.
2026 Formula 1 calendar FAQs
How many races are on the 2026 F1 calendar?
The revised 2026 Formula 1 calendar contains 23 championship rounds. The original schedule featured 24 races, but the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was not rescheduled after it was unable to take place in April.
When does the 2026 Formula 1 season start and finish?
The 2026 Formula 1 season began with the Australian Grand Prix on 8 March and is scheduled to finish with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 6 December.
Where will the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix take place?
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from 2–4 October, with the Grand Prix scheduled for 4 October. The event was originally due to be held at the Bahrain International Circuit in April.
Is there a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2026?
No. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was originally scheduled for 19 April at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit but did not take place and was not subsequently added back to the revised 2026 championship calendar.
When is the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid?
The Spanish Grand Prix at Madring is scheduled for 13 September 2026. Madrid’s new circuit is separate from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which hosted the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix earlier in the season.
Which races have F1 Sprints in 2026?
The six 2026 Sprint weekends are China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Singapore.
How many Formula 1 races are being held in Spain in 2026?
Spain hosts two Formula 1 races in 2026. The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in June, while the Spanish Grand Prix at Madring in Madrid is scheduled for September.
How many Formula 1 races are being held in the United States in 2026?
Three Grands Prix take place in the United States: the Miami Grand Prix, the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
