F1 2026 Calendar: Dates & Races | Sport Grill
- Formula 1 has announced its F1 2026 season calendar, featuring 24 races and a significant change as Madrid prepares to host the Spanish Grand Prix.
- The European segment begins with the Monaco Grand prix June 5-7,followed by Barcelona June 12-14,and concluding with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku Sept.27.
- The season will commence in Australia March 6-8, followed by races in China, Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Miami.
F1 2026 Calendar Revealed: Madrid Set to Host Spanish Grand Prix
Updated June 11, 2025
Formula 1 has announced its F1 2026 season calendar, featuring 24 races and a significant change as Madrid prepares to host the Spanish Grand Prix. The Spanish Grand Prix will take place Sept. 11-13, marking the end of the European leg. The season will maintain its familiar structure, with Australia hosting the opening race.
The European segment begins with the Monaco Grand prix June 5-7,followed by Barcelona June 12-14,and concluding with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku Sept.27.
The season will commence in Australia March 6-8, followed by races in China, Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Miami. A notable change sees the Canadian Grand Prix moving to May 22-24, creating a clash with the Indy 500, potentially dividing motorsport enthusiasts.
Following the European races, the F1 series heads to Asia for the Singapore Grand Prix Oct. 9-11. The season’s final stretch includes two triple-headers, starting in Texas Oct.23-25, followed by mexico and Sao Paulo on Nov. 1 and 8, respectively.
The penultimate leg starts in Las Vegas Nov. 19-21, followed by Qatar nov. 27-29, with Abu Dhabi hosting the season finale Dec. 4-6.
F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali welcomed the new calendar,highlighting the sport’s excitement as Madrid takes over the Spanish GP amidst new regulations and the entry of Audi,Cadillac,and Ford.
| round | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | australia | March 6-8 |
| 2 | China | March 13-15 |
| 3 | Japan | March 27-29 |
| 4 | Bahrain | April 10-12 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | April 17-19 |
| 6 | USA (Miami) | May 1-3 |
| 7 | Canada | May 22-24 |
| 8 | Monaco | June 5-7 |
| 9 | Spain (Barcelona) | June 12-14 |
| 10 | Austria | June 26-28 |
| 11 | Great Britain | July 3-5 |
| 12 | Belgium | July 17-19 |
| 13 | Hungary | July 26-26 |
| 14 | Netherlands | August 21-23 |
| 15 | italy | september 4-6 |
| 16 | Spain (Madrid) | September 11-13 |
| 17 | Azerbaijan | September 25-27 |
| 18 | Singapore | October 9-11 |
| 19 | USA (Texas) | October 23-25 |
| 20 | Mexico | October 30 – november 1 |
| 21 | Brazil | November 6-8 |
| 22 | USA (Las Vegas) | November 19-21 |
| 23 | Qatar | November 27-29 |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi | December 4-6 |
What’s next
The F1 2026 season promises significant changes with the introduction of new regulations and the debut of Madrid as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix. Fans can anticipate an exciting season with familiar races and a few date adjustments.