2026 Schedule Update for Formula One World Championship Platform
Announcing the 2026 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing Schedule
The Formula 1 racing world is gearing up for an exciting pre-season as the schedule for testing has been announced. The 2026 season will see three testing sessions taking place at three different locations.
The first session will be a private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, running from 26th to 30th January, 2026. This will provide teams with an opportunity to put their new cars through their paces in the warm Spanish climate.
Following this, the action moves to the Bahrain International Circuit, where two public testing sessions will take place. The first will be from 11th to 13th February, and the second from 18th to 20th February. These sessions will give fans a glimpse of the cars and drivers ahead of the new season.
However, there's a change in the schedule for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race, originally scheduled for Sunday, 27th September, 2026, has been moved forward by one day. It will now take place on Saturday, 26th September, 2026. This change has been made to accommodate a national day and all associated event activities have shifted accordingly.
The decision to move the date was made following a request from the Azerbaijan promoter and relevant government stakeholders. The move is subject to final approval by the WMSC.
It's important to note that the location for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix remains undisclosed at this time. The rest of the 2026 Formula 1 season schedule remains unchanged, with no other races affected by this change.
So, mark your calendars for an action-packed pre-season testing schedule and the thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the 26th of September, 2026. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the start of the new season!
[1] Formula1.com - 2026 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing Schedule Announced [2] GrandPrix247.com - Azerbaijan GP Moved Forward by One Day [4] Motorsport.com - Azerbaijan GP Moved to Accommodate National Day
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season with racing action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for pre-season testing from January 26th to 30th. Additionally, racing fans will have the opportunity to watch the exciting Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26th, 2026.
