Race event named Canadian Grand Prix occurring from May 22 to May 24 in Canada.

Full Speed Ahead! The 2026 Formula 1 Calendar is Here - With a Twist!

Here's what ya need to know:

Raise those victory flags, racin' fans! The schedule for the 2026 Formula 1 season is out, and it's gonna be a wild ride! The Canadian Grand Prix is set to scorch the tracks of Montreal from May 22 to 24, marking the seventh race of the 24-race marathon.

But beware, petrolheads, the clash of the titans may be upon us! Montreal's May date sets it smack dab in the middle of the Indianapolis 500, so get ready for some tough choices! The Indy 500 starts at 12:45 PM, with the Canadian Grand Prix following suit at the usual 2 PM.

The promoter of the Canadian Grand Prix, Octane Racing Group, has already announced the shift from its usual June slot to the "third or fourth weekend in May," starting in 2026. The goal? To group the European part of the season into one period and avoid the exhausting annual transatlantic crossing for teams.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem had this to say: "With 24 Grands Prix spread across five continents, this season (2026) will reflect the true nature of our community, as the geographical fluidity of our calendar demonstrates our commitment to making our championship more efficient and sustainable."

The new calendar layout means that the teams will only have to travel once for the Canadian Grand Prix and the Miami Grand Prix, as the Canadian Grand Prix will follow the Miami Grand Prix, which takes place from May 1 to 3. The races in Monaco and Spain, which preceded the Canadian Grand Prix this year, will be pushed to June to be grouped with the other European races.

Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 President and CEO, added: "From 2026, we will enter a new era in Formula 1, which will allow us to witness the implementation of new regulations, the arrival of new cars and new engines powered by 100% renewable fuels." The news also brings exciting additions like the new Madrid Grand Prix in September and the absence of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

Stay tuned, folks! We've got an action-packed 2026 ahead!

Here's a sneak peek at the 2026 F1 calendar:
6-8 March: Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne)
13-15 March: Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai)
27-29 March: Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)
10-12 April: Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir)
17-19 April: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)
1-3 May: Miami Grand Prix
22-24 May: Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal)
5-7 June: Monaco Grand Prix
12-14 June: Catalan Grand Prix (Barcelona)
26-28 June: Austrian Grand Prix (Spielberg)
3-5 July: British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
17-19 July: Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps)
24-26 July: Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest)
21-23 August: Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort)
4-6 September: Italian Grand Prix (Monza)
11-13 September: Spanish Grand Prix (Madrid)
25-27 September: Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Baku)
9-11 October: Singapore Grand Prix
23-25 October: United States Grand Prix (Austin)
30 October-1 November: Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City)
6-8 November: Brazilian Grand Prix (São Paulo)
19-21 November: Las Vegas Grand Prix
27-29 November: Qatar Grand Prix (Lusail)
4-6 December: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina)

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises an exciting blend of sports, with the Canadian Grand Prix slated to take place from May 22 to 24, around the same period as the Indianapolis 500. On the other hand, French auto-racing enthusiasts will have an opportunity to witness the new Madrid Grand Prix in September, underscoring the global appeal and expansion of Formula 1.