The 2026 Formula 1 calendar is officially unveiled. This new spectacular session now turns out to be a pivotal sport for the fans. Now the time has come that F1 needs to enter a new era of technical regulations and sustainability. The next F1 schedule calendar features 24 races. However, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar also introduces a new racetrack situated in Madrid, Spain.
The 2026 F1 season will also see the debut of new-gen F1 cars running on 100% advanced sustainable fuels. With the addition of an all-new track in Spain, the 2026 F1 season is set to deliver a blend of tradition and progress, promising excitement for fans and teams. Let us take a look at the new 2026 F1 calendar released and insights on new F1 schedule changes to be made for the upcoming season.
2026 F1 Calendar: Tracks and Events
The 2026 F1 season has been released, and drivers are ready to embrace their journey for another 24 rounds of races worldwide. As per the reports by the FIA, the 2026 F1 Grand Prix will start with the Australian Grand Prix on 6th March 2026. The final race of the season will be held at Yas Marina Circuit on 4th December 2026.
With the addition of the longest championship calendar, a new street track has been introduced to the 2026 FIA World Formula 1 Championship. This new track will be added as the alternative race for the Spanish Grand Prix. The track is situated in Madrid, and the event will be known as the Madrid Grand Prix.
The following 2026 F1 calendar can be viewed in the list below.
Races | Date (2026) | Country | Venue | Track |
1 | March 6-8 | Australia | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit |
2 | March 13-15 | China | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai International Circuit |
3 | March 27-29 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Circuit | |
4 | April 10-12 | Bahrain | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit |
5 | April 17-19 | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
6 | May 1-3 | USA | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome |
7 | May 22-24 | Canada | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve |
8 | June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco |
9 | June 12-14 | Spain | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona |
10 | June 26-28 | Austria | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring |
11 | July 3-5 | United Kingdom | British Grand Prix | |
12 | July 17-19 | Belgium | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
13 | July 24-26 | Hungary | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring Circuit |
14 | August 21-23 | Netherlands | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort |
15 | September 4-6 | Italy | Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale Monza |
16 | September 11-13 | Spain* | Madrid Grand Prix | Madring |
17 | September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit |
18 | October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
19 | October 23-25 | USA | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas |
20 | October 30-November 1 | Mexico | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez |
21 | November 6-8 | Brazil | São Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos Circuit |
22 | November 19-21 | USA | Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas Street circuit |
23 | November 27-29 | Qatar | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit |
24 | December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Did You Know?
Madrid will become the 80th different circuit to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix when it joins the 2026 F1 calendar.
F1 2026: Pre-Season Testing Dates Released
Pre-season testing is one of the most exciting phases for any fan to witness the new F1 cars before the actual production unit. With all the new rules and regulations of the 2026 season, the teams are advised to conduct the pre-season testing of their cars between January 26 and 30, 2026.
Fact: The 2026 F1 pre-season testing at Barcelona remains completely private—no live broadcast and no public access. The only other two pre-season tests in Bahrain are open to media houses and news broadcasters.
There will be two more pre-season tests to speculate on all of the dimensions and technology that F1 teams will be using on their F1 cars. The following are the dates of the 2026 F1 pre-season testing:
Pre-Season Testing 1—January 26-30, 2026
Pre-Season Testing 2—February 11-13, 2026
Pre-Season Testing 3—February 18-20, 2026
F1 Fact: Teams are only permitted to run their F1 cars on three of the five days available during the private test at Barcelona Circuit.
