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Formula 1 Releases 2026 24-Race Calendar as Sustainable-Fuel Era Begins

FIA approval unlocks 100% sustainable fuel, revised hybrid units, a rescheduled Canadian Grand Prix, pending Madrid circuit approval

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 16, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Red Bull's Max Verstappen and drivers in action at the start of the race REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Overview

  • The 2026 season will span 24 grands prix from March 6–8 in Melbourne to December 4–6 in Abu Dhabi.
  • New technical regulations require all cars to run on 100% sustainable fuel and feature revised hybrid power units to reduce emissions.
  • Madrid’s new street circuit is set to debut September 11–13 in place of Imola’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, pending final FIA homologation.
  • The Canadian Grand Prix moves to May 22–24 immediately after Miami to streamline freight logistics across North America.
  • Cadillac will join as the 11th team on the grid and will be joined by Audi’s works entry and Ford’s power-unit partnership with Red Bull.