Formula 1 Revamps Green Movement: Kickoff Down Under, Debut in Madrid Amidst Calendar Shuffle
Australia Begins Its Reform Agenda - Initiation in Madrid - Australia's reformation period kicks off domestically, with Madrid hosting its inaugural event.
Here's the lowdown on the upcoming Formula 1 season, set to kick off with a bang in 2026:
Get ready for the thrill of those high-speed circuits! Instead of commencing in Bahrain, the season will roar into life down under at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The racing doesn't stop there - Shanghai is up next a week later, followed by Suzuka on March 29.
But wait, there's more! the 2026 season will witness a revolutionary shift towards eco-friendliness, with cars running on 100% CO2-neutral fuel.
Now, you might be thinking, "What happens after the initial spree of races in Australia, China, and Japan?" Well, the series will head towards Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabia (April 19), as Ramadan, falling from February 16 to March 18, affects these schedules. Intriguingly, the current season also got its full-throttle start in Australia due to Ramadan.
Now, let's talk about the hot newcomer on the block – Madrid! The Spanish capital is all set to make its debut on the race calendar on September 13 at the exhibition grounds, with Spain hosting not one but two races in 2026. The mid-June race will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, while the European season opener will be the classic in Monaco, a week earlier.
It's a bummer for racing enthusiasts in Germany, as there's no German race in the calendar, although the Audi works team will make its comeback in 2026. The season finale, as always, will take place on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 6, and the race in Imola won't be part of the Formula 1 calendar.
- Formula 1
- Eco-friendliness Initiatives
- Australian Grand Prix
- Shanghai
- Suzuka
- Monaco
- Bahrain
- Saudi Arabia
- Ramadan
- Madrid
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Abu Dhabi
- Audi
- Imola
[1] The initial Formula 1 races in 2026 will be:1. Australia (Melbourne) – March 6-82. China (Shanghai) – March 13-153. Japan (Suzuka) – March 27-294. Bahrain – April 10-12 (due to Ramadan, these races are scheduled later)5. Saudi Arabia – April 17-19 (also impacted by Ramadan) [2][3][5]
- The Commission has decided to authorise the Commission to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 108 (2) of the Treaty, aiming to establish eco-friendly initiatives in the Formula 1 racing series.
- Despite the change in schedule, sports enthusiasts can still look forward to Formula 1 racing in Australia, including the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, which will commence the 2026 season with renewed focus on sustainability.
