FIA confirms 24-races for 2026 Formula 1 season

Nootable changes on the calendar include a new venue in Madrid, revised scheduling for improved freight logistics, and the debut of new technical regulations featuring 100% advanced sustainable fuels.

The season will begin in Australia from 6–8 March and conclude in Abu Dhabi from 4–6 December. With Ramadan set to take place throughout February and March, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have been moved to April, continuing the approach taken in previous seasons to accommodate the holy month.

Madrid joins the calendar as the new host of the Spanish Grand Prix, replacing Barcelona. The Spanish capital will stage its first Formula 1 race from 11–13 September, rounding out an expanded and more geographically efficient European summer leg that begins with Monaco from 5–7 June.

One of the key logistical updates sees the Canadian Grand Prix moved forward in the schedule to 22–24 May, now directly following the Miami Grand Prix. This aims to streamline freight movements across North America and enhance operational sustainability.

Following the European rounds, the season will head to Asia for races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, before a triple-header across the Americas. The final leg will once again see visits to Las Vegas, Qatar, and the traditional season finale in Abu Dhabi.

The 2026 campaign also marks the first under Formula 1’s next-generation technical regulations, which will introduce new chassis and power unit specifications alongside the shift to fully sustainable fuels.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, commented on the 2026 F1 schedule: “Next year’s FIA Formula One World Championship marks a significant new chapter for our sport. A new race, new teams, and the arrival of new manufacturers, all ushering in a fresh era of innovation and competition.

"With 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the season truly reflects the global nature of our community, while the improved geographical flow of the calendar shows our joint commitment to making the championship more efficient and sustainable.

"The debut of Madrid, the arrival of iconic brands like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford, and the introduction of the next generation of F1 cars powered by 100% advanced sustainable fuels signal an exciting new era of racing.

"My thanks to everyone involved in putting on this incredible season and in delivering a calendar that continues to drive the sport forward on all fronts. And, my thanks to the fans whose passion and unwavering support keep the spirit of our sport alive," concluded Ben Sulayem.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, added: “2026 will be a new era for Formula 1 where we will witness a brand-new set of regulations for our sport, the cars and the engines that will be powered by 100% sustainable fuel.

We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1 grid. It promises to be an unforgettable season, where once again we will come together at 24 amazing global venues to watch the best drivers in the world push themselves to the limit and produce incredible wheel-to-wheel racing for our millions of fans watching around the globe.

I want to thank all our fans for their passionate support and the FIA, with all the volunteers, marshals and officials, as well as the promoters, partners, sponsors, host cities and the local motor racing federations for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule in what I know will be another historic year for Formula 1," added the F1 Chief.