Scheduled Formula 1 Races in 2026 Include a New European Event with a New Participating Team
Buckle Up for a Sustainable F1 Rush: 2026 Season's Exciting Changes!
Get ready, gearheads, because the 2026 Formula 1 season promises a thrilling ride. With sustainability at the forefront, scorching the tracks will be a greener endeavor than ever before. Here's a sneak peek at the revamped race calendar!
Kicking off the season on a high note, the Australian Grand Prix will roar to life at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit on March 8. Soak up the sun Down Under, as the series moves onward to Shanghai, and then jet-sets to Japan for the Suzuka Grand Prix on March 29.
Next up: Avoiding the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which falls between February 16 and March 18 in 2026, the F1 series patches its way to Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabia (April 19).
Brace yourselves for a fresh face in Europe! In September, Madrid, Spain, will host a city circuit race at the IFEMA exhibition center on the 13th. And just in case you need another reason to bask in the glory of Spain's racing prowess, the other Spanish race takes place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in mid-June.
Stepping Up to the Plate
No longer gracing the calendar is the traditional German racing circuit, but fan-favorite Audi will make their mark on the track as a works team. That's right; Germany still gets in on the action, although without a Grand Prix of its own.
It's time to give a warm welcome to the eleventh team joining the F1 fray: the cadillac crew! In an unprecedented cooperation, they'll kick the tires with Ferrari engines and eventually edge towards General Motors in-house engines by 2029.
Looking ahead to the season finale, after a grueling overseas stretch post-European legs, the series will return to the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi for the gripping showdown come December 6, just as customary.
Witness the demanding triple-headers of Austin, Mexico, and Brazil, followed by a brief break, before the thrilling race festivals in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Check your calendars, mark the dates, and get ready for a wild ride! 🔥🏎️
*Note: The 2026 season will host 24 races, with the following lined up:
| Date | Location | Grand Prix ||------|----------|-----------|| 6-8 March | Melbourne | Australian GP || 13-15 March | Shanghai | Chinese GP || 27-29 March | Suzuka | Japanese GP || 10-12 April | Sakhir | Bahrain GP || 17-19 April | Jeddah | Saudi Arabian GP || 1-3 May | Miami | Miami GP || 22-24 May | Montreal | Canadian GP || 5-7 June | Monaco | Monaco GP || 12-14 June | Barcelona | Race Title TBC || 26-28 June | Spielberg | Austrian GP || 3-5 July | Silverstone | British GP || 17-19 July | Spa-Francorchamps | Belgian GP || 24-26 July | Budapest | Hungarian GP || 21-23 August | Zandvoort | Dutch GP || 4-6 September | Monza | Italian GP || 11-13 September | Madrid | Spanish GP* || 25-27 September | Baku | Azerbaijan GP || 9-11 October | Singapore | Singapore GP || 23-25 October | Austin | United States GP || 30 Oct - 1 Nov | Mexico City | Mexico City GP || 6-8 November | São Paulo | São Paulo GP || 19-21 November | Las Vegas | Las Vegas GP || 27-29 November | Lusail | Qatar GP || 4-6 December | Yas Marina | Abu Dhabi GP |
*Subject to FIA Circuit Homologation.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/dpa
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Start cheering, sports enthusiasts, as the Madrid Grand Prix in Spain joins the exhilarating lineup of Formula One motor racing events on September 13. Recognize the fusing of prestigious brands when Cadillac enters the competition, powering their cars with Ferrari engines initially and eventually transitioning to General Motors engines by 2029.
