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Formula 1 Unveils 24-Race 2026 Calendar as Madrid Replaces Imola

Races are clustered by region to reduce travel before a technical overhaul featuring new power units alongside revised chassis.

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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The race start during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 1, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Overview

  • The 2026 season runs from March 8 in Melbourne’s Albert Park to December 6 at Abu Dhabi over 24 rounds.
  • Madrid is slated to debut on September 11–13 pending FIA circuit homologation, taking over Imola’s former slot.
  • The Canadian Grand Prix moves to May 24 to follow Miami, creating a date clash with the Indianapolis 500.
  • Two triple headers will conclude the campaign with back-to-back races in Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo, then Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
  • The grid expands to 22 cars as 100% sustainable fuel and new regulations bring in manufacturers such as Cadillac, Audi and Ford.