2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Calendar Announced!

Celebrating New Beginnings & Bold Innovations

With full sustainability in play and the introduction of active aero (phasing out traditional DRS), this marks the sport’s most radical shift in decades. Alongside the start of reduced car dimensions, enhanced MGU-K, removal of MGU-H, and advanced safety updates (e.g., two-stage FIS protection), F1 enters a fresh phase aimed at closer racing and renewed competitiveness

Summer Break and Geographical Flow 

The 2026 calendar continues the improved structure first introduced in 2024, designed to enhance geographical flow and reduce extensive travel for teams and personnel. The traditional summer break in August remains unchanged, giving teams a well-earned three-week pause between the Hungarian Grand Prix and the Dutch Grand Prix.

As in the previous season, the championship opens with races in Australia, China, and Japan during the spring. Notably, the Canadian Grand Prix has moved earlier in the schedule to align more efficiently with the North American rounds, while the Monaco Grand Prix has been repositioned to optimise the European leg of the calendar. The European phase spans the summer months, taking in classic circuits before attention shifts to the Americas in the autumn.

The season will once again conclude with the now-familiar triple header in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, providing a consistent and well-structured end to the campaign.

Key Reasons to Follow the 2026 Formula 1 Season

A Step Towards Sustainability
For the first time, Formula 1 cars will run on 100% sustainable fuel—a major milestone in the sport’s push towards carbon neutrality by 2030.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:
“2026 will be a new era for Formula 1 with brand-new regulations, cars, and engines powered by 100% sustainable fuel. We’re excited to welcome Madrid and see major brands like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford join the grid. It promises to be an incredible season with 24 races at fantastic venues, showcasing the world’s best drivers.”

New Car Design and Technology
New technical regulations will see sleeker, more compact cars featuring active aerodynamics that adjust automatically for better straight-line speed or cornering grip. These updates aim to improve racing quality, reduce energy use, and boost overtaking opportunities.

New Manufacturers and Engine Partnerships
The grid sees big changes:

• Audi joins as a full works team via Sauber.

• Cadillac enters with Andretti as a potential 11th team.

• Ford partners with Red Bull Racing.

• Honda returns with Aston Martin.

• Alpine switches to Mercedes power units.

These shifts promise to shake up the competitive order.

Madrid Grand Prix Debuts
Madrid joins the calendar as the new host of the Spanish Grand Prix, featuring a modern street circuit in the heart of the city that promises high-speed action and a fresh challenge in Southern Europe. Meanwhile, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya remains part of the schedule under its new title, the Grand Prix de Barcelona-Catalunya, preserving its place as a key venue on the Formula 1 calendar.

Packages for many F1 races for 2026 are already on sale on our website. For those that aren’t yet on sale, you can register your interest, and we will ensure you are first to be notified once the packages can be booked.

2026 F1 Race Schedule