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Formula 1 Unveils 2026 Calendar With Madrid Debut

The release signals F1's shift to 100% sustainable fuel under revamped technical regulations.

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 championship will span 24 races from March 6–8 in Melbourne to December 4–6 in Abu Dhabi.
  • Madrid will host its inaugural Grand Prix on September 11–13, replacing Imola and joining Barcelona as the sport’s two Spanish rounds.
  • All teams must run cars under new technical regulations that include active aerodynamics and 100% advanced sustainable fuels.
  • The Canadian Grand Prix moves to May 22–24 for improved logistics, creating an unprecedented clash with the Indianapolis 500.
  • Cadillac joins as the 11th team on the grid, with Audi and Ford entering as engine manufacturers under the new rules.