Official F1 Calendar 2026: Complete Race Schedule
- Feb 7
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 7
The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship delivers another action-packed 24-race calendar spanning five continents from March through early December, introducing revolutionary technical regulations, 100% sustainable fuels, and major manufacturer entries including Audi, Cadillac, and Ford. (F1 Calendar 2026)
Starting with the Australian Grand Prix on March 6-8 in Melbourne and concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 4-6, the 2026 season promises unprecedented drama as teams navigate the sport's most significant rule changes since the hybrid era began in 2014. The Singapore Grand Prix anchors the championship's crucial Asian leg on October 9-11, positioned strategically in Round 18 as title battles intensify heading into the season's final quarter.
Complete 2026 F1 Race Calendar: All 24 Grand Prix with Dates
The 2026 season maintains F1's commitment to global reach while improving geographical flow to reduce environmental impact from freight logistics. Notable calendar changes include Canada moving earlier to follow Miami directly, creating North American back-to-back efficiency, and Madrid's debut replacing Barcelona as Spain's late-season race while Catalunya hosts a second Spanish GP earlier in June.
Pre-Season Testing:
January 26-30: Private Test, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain (not televised, no public timing)
February 11-13: Official Test 1, Bahrain International Circuit (televised)
February 18-20: Official Test 2, Bahrain International Circuit (televised)
March 2026 - Season Opener:
Round 1: Australian GP, Melbourne (Albert Park Circuit) - March 6-8
Round 2: Chinese GP, Shanghai (Shanghai International Circuit) - March 13-15 SPRINT
Round 3: Japanese GP, Suzuka (Suzuka International Racing Course) - March 27-29
The season launches Down Under for the first time since 2019's pre-pandemic calendar structure, with Melbourne's Albert Park hosting the opening round. China follows immediately with F1's first Sprint weekend of 2026, before teams head to legendary Suzuka's figure-eight layout for Round 3.
April 2026 - Middle East Double-Header:
Round 4: Bahrain GP, Sakhir (Bahrain International Circuit) - April 10-12
Round 5: Saudi Arabian GP, Jeddah (Jeddah Corniche Circuit) - April 17-19
Ramadan's 2026 timing (February-March) pushes Bahrain and Saudi Arabia into April slots, maintaining the traditional Middle East double-header but later in the calendar than recent seasons. Both races feature night racing under floodlights.
May 2026 - North American Sprint to Europe:
Round 6: Miami GP, Miami Gardens (Miami International Autodrome) - May 1-3 SPRINT
Round 7: Canadian GP, Montreal (Circuit Gilles Villeneuve) - May 22-24 SPRINT
Canada's move to late May creates logistical efficiency, allowing equipment to travel directly from Miami to Montreal without returning to Europe. Both races feature Sprint formats, delivering six competitive sessions across four days (Sprint Quali, Sprint, Quali, Race) at each venue.
June 2026 - European Season Begins:
Round 8: Monaco GP, Monte Carlo (Circuit de Monaco) - June 5-7
Round 9: Spanish GP, Barcelona (Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya) - June 12-14
Monaco shifts slightly later than its traditional late-May slot to accommodate the revised calendar flow. Barcelona hosts Spain's first race before Madrid's debut later in September, making Spain the only country with two 2026 rounds after Italy loses Imola.
July 2026 - Classic European Triple-Header:
Round 10: Austrian GP, Spielberg (Red Bull Ring) - June 26-28
Round 11: British GP, Silverstone (Silverstone Circuit) - July 3-5 SPRINT
Round 12: Belgian GP, Spa-Francorchamps (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps) - July 17-19
Round 13: Hungarian GP, Budapest (Hungaroring) - July 24-26
Europe's heartland delivers four consecutive weekends before F1's mandatory three-week August break. Silverstone introduces Sprint racing to the British GP for the first time, while Spa-Francorchamps and Hungary maintain traditional weekend formats. This stretch often defines early championship narratives as teams fully unlock new car performance.
Summer Break: Three weeks (July 27 - August 17)
August-September 2026 - European Finale and Asian Swing:
Round 14: Dutch GP, Zandvoort (Circuit Zandvoort) - August 21-23 SPRINT
Round 15: Italian GP, Monza (Autodromo Nazionale di Monza) - September 4-6
Round 16: Spanish GP, Madrid (Madring Circuit) - September 11-13
Round 17: Azerbaijan GP, Baku (Baku City Circuit) - September 24-26
Zandvoort's final F1 race (the circuit's contract expires after 2026) features Sprint racing as a swan song event. Monza represents Italy's sole 2026 race following Imola's contract expiration. Madrid debuts as F1's newest venue with the partially street-based Madring circuit hosting Spain's second race. Azerbaijan continues its late-September slot before the Asia-Pacific swing.
October 2026 - Championship Crucible:
Round 18: Singapore GP, Marina Bay (Marina Bay Street Circuit) - October 9-11 SPRINT
Round 19: United States GP, Austin (Circuit of the Americas) - October 23-25
Round 20: Mexico City GP, Mexico City (Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez) - October 30-November 1
Singapore's iconic night race debuts Sprint format in 2026, adding even more drama to F1's most physically demanding weekend. The Americas triple-header begins in Austin before heading to Mexico City's high-altitude challenge (2,285 meters elevation affecting engine performance and aerodynamics).
November 2026 - Championship Finale Sprint:
Round 21: São Paulo GP, São Paulo (Autódromo José Carlos Pace) - November 7-9
Round 22: Las Vegas GP, Las Vegas (Las Vegas Street Circuit) - November 20-22
Round 23: Qatar GP, Lusail (Lusail International Circuit) - November 28-30
December 2026 - Season Conclusion:
Round 24: Abu Dhabi GP, Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina Circuit) - December 4-6
The championship's final six races compress into eight weeks, creating brutal back-to-back-to-back sequences testing team logistics and driver endurance. Brazil's Interlagos often delivers unpredictable weather-affected drama, while Las Vegas maintains its Saturday night spectacle under the Strip's lights. A week separates Las Vegas from Qatar before the traditional Abu Dhabi finale under Yas Marina's twilight skies.
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