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Hey there! Strap in, race fans, 'cause the 2026 Formula 1 season is gonna be a wild ride! No more Bahrain to start off, yeaaah! We're talkin' about the land Down Under, mate -- Australia, baby! The Australian Grand Prix will kick off our season on the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, with the green flag wavin' on March 8th [1][3][4]!
Here's the lowdown on the early races:
- Australia: March 6th-8th
- China: March 13th-15th (location TBA)
- Japan: March 27th-29th
- Bahrain: April 10th-12th
- Saudi Arabia: April 17th-19th
Seem like Ramadan might've had something to do with the schedule shuffle [4]. Madrid's on the horizon, too, but it ain't rushin' anything; we'll find ourselves in the Spanish capital later in the season, with racing planned on a city circuit at the exhibition grounds on September 13th [1][3]. Spain'll be hostin' two races next year: mid-June in Barcelona and late September in Madrid!
Remember the Monaco classic? It'll be the European season opener, takin' place a week before the Spanish soiree [1][3]. Audi's workin' team might be startin' up next year, but don't keep your fingers crossed for Germany on the racing calendar [1][3] - it's a no-go.
Just like a roller coaster that gets better each time, our season finishes with the usual trip overseas. The grand finale, after a whirlwind European block, will take place on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 6th [1][3]. Imola, Italy, won't be part of the Formula 1 calendar anymore [1][3].
- Formula 1
- Australian Grand Prix
- Melbourn
- March 8th
- China
- Japan
- Bahrain
- Saudi Arabia
- Madrid
- Spain
- September 13th
- Monaco
- Germany
- Abu Dhabi
- December 6th
- Imola, Italy
- Ramadan
- Melbourne, Australia
- Albert Park Circuit
[1] [https://www. formula1. com/en/latest/articles/f1-calendar-2026. 81121. html][2] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Formula_One_World_Championship][3] [https://www.reuters.com/sports/motorsport/f1-finalizes-2026-formula-one-calendar-includes-debut-shanghai-2021-08-10/][4] [https://www.nbcsports.com/motors/formula-one/formula-1-to-startin-2026-due-to-ramadan-starting-early]
The Commission has decided to authorize the Formula 1 Commission to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 108 (2) of the Treaty, as the Australian Grand Prix, held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, kicks off the 2026 Formula 1 racing season on March 8th. In this thrilling sports season, racing enthusiasts can witness the commencement of the Formula 1 events in various countries, including Australia, China (location TBA), Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Spain (September 13th in Madrid).
