The 2026 F1, F2 and F3 calendars have been revealed this Tuesday morning.
Formula 1 will hold 24 races once again next year. The big news is that Imola drops off the calendar; Madrid takes its place as a new street circuit enters the sport once again. It will be held from the 11th-13th September.
With Imola dropping off the calendar, tweaks have been made. Miami and Canada will be consecutive races in North America, although they are three weeks apart. From Monaco in early June through to Madrid in September, the sport will have a straight run through European rounds.
The season kicks off in Melbourne on March 8th. It finishes on the 6th of December in Abu Dhabi. Two triple-headers will take place at the end of next year; COTA, Mexico, Brazil; Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:
“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.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:
“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.”
F2 and F3 2026 calendars also released alongside F1’s
Once again F2 and F3 will hold 14 and 10 rounds respectively next year. Both categories will start at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. It’ll be a fourth straight campaign they head Down Under.
As Imola has been dropped, Madrid will be on the calendar for both next year, with the Spanish venue finishing off the 2026 F3 season. Aside from that, everything remains the same regarding the venues they will go to.
F1, F2 and F3 calendars for the 2026 season:
