2026 Formula 1 World Championship Calendar
Discover the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship calendar: 24 races, the new Madrid circuit, and the return of Sprint races in Silverstone, Montreal, Zandvoort, and Singapore.
The Formula 1 World Championship calendar with the new 2026 dates for the new season promises to be exciting, increasingly packed with events that will lead teams and drivers to compete on historic circuits and new challenges such as the new Madrid track. The season includes 24 Grands Prix, starting in Australia and concluding in Abu Dhabi. Below is the complete F1 calendar, with the Grand Prix, date, and times for free practice, qualifying, and races.
In 2026, Formula 1 will introduce six Sprint races, with the return of Silverstone and the debut of Montreal, Zandvoort, and Singapore. The format, which has proven to increase television viewership, continues to be successful. Sprint races feature four competitive sessions, with the main race on Sunday.
The 2026 season features 24 rounds, starting in Australia and concluding in Abu Dhabi. This year sees the debut of the Madrid Grand Prix and several schedule adjustments to improve sustainability.
| Round | Grand Prix | Venue | Date | Local Time | Italian Time (CET/CEST) |
| 1 | Australian GP | Melbourne | 8 March | 15:00 | 05:00 |
| 2 | Chinese GP (Sprint) | Shanghai | 15 March | 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 3 | Japanese GP | Suzuka | 29 March | 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 4 | Bahrain GP | Sakhir | 12 April | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabian GP | Jeddah | 19 April | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 6 | Miami GP (Sprint) | Miami | 3 May | 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 7 | Canadian GP (Sprint) | Montreal | 24 May | 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 8 | Monaco GP | Monte Carlo | 7 June | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 9 | Barcelona GP | Barcelona | 14 June | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 10 | Austrian GP | Spielberg | 28 June | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 11 | British GP (Sprint) | Silverstone | 5 July | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 12 | Belgian GP | Spa | 19 July | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 13 | Hungarian GP | Budapest | 26 July | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 14 | Dutch GP (Sprint) | Zandvoort | 23 August | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 15 | Italian GP | Monza | 6 September | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16 | Madrid GP | Madrid | 13 September | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 17 | Azerbaijan GP | Baku | 27 September | 15:00 | 13:00 |
| 18 | Singapore GP (Sprint) | Marina Bay | 11 October | 20:00 | 14:00 |
| 19 | United States GP | Austin | 25 October | 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 20 | Mexico City GP | Mexico City | 1 November | 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 21 | São Paulo GP | São Paulo | 8 November | 14:00 | 18:00 |
| 22 | Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas | 21 November | 20:00 | 05:00 (Sun) |
| 23 | Qatar GP | Lusail | 29 November | 19:00 | 17:00 |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi GP | Yas Marina | 6 December | 17:00 | 14:00 |
- Madrid Debut: 2026 marks the debut of the brand-new Madrid street circuit.
- Sprint Weekends: Sprint format weekends are indicated in parentheses (Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Singapore).
- Las Vegas: Please note that the Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place on Saturday night (local time), which means it will be early Sunday morning, November 22nd, in Europe.
