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.