F1 Schedule 2026: All the races, drivers and teams

12:57, 09 Feb

byBen Hunt

What the 2026 F1 calendar looks like

The 2026 season features 24 Grands Prix across five continents, matching the modern maximum and maintaining F1’s global reach. The season keeps its familiar rhythm with an early start in Australia, a long European summer, and a flyaway-heavy finale but there are some important changes:

Madrid joins the calendar for the first time, hosting the Spanish Grand Prix on a new hybrid street circuit.
The traditional Spanish race at Barcelona continues under a new identity as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Imola drops off the calendar, making room for Madrid while keeping the total race count unchanged.
The Canadian Grand Prix moves earlier, taking place before the European season, between Miami and Monaco.
There are six sprint weekends, adding extra competitive sessions without expanding the race count.
Three official pre-season test weeks are scheduled: one in Barcelona and two in Bahrain.

Why the 2026 calendar is important

First and foremost, 2026 marks a complete technical reset. All-new power units, new aerodynamic rules, new fuel rules, new tyre sizes, all meaning teams will be learning and adapting all season. The way the calendar is structured with early flyaways and carefully spaced testing directly affects how quickly teams can develop and fix problems.

The calendar also reflects Formula 1’s evolving identity. Adding Madrid strengthens F1’s presence in major global cities, while keeping 24 races balances commercial growth with logistical limits. Moving Canada earlier also reduces travel inefficiencies and signals a push toward a more sustainable schedule.

2026 F1 Grand Prix Races

#	Race Name	Track / Circuit	Date (2026)	Country	Race Start Time (Local)
1	Australian Grand Prix	Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne	6–8 March	Australia	15:00
2	Chinese Grand Prix	Shanghai International Circuit	13–15 March	China	15:00
3	Japanese Grand Prix	Suzuka Circuit	27–29 March	Japan	14:00
4	Bahrain Grand Prix	Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir	10–12 April	Bahrain	18:00
5	Saudi Arabian Grand Prix	Jeddah Corniche Circuit	17–19 April	Saudi Arabia	20:00
6	Miami Grand Prix	Miami International Autodrome	1–3 May	USA	16:00
7	Canadian Grand Prix	Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montréal	22–24 May	Canada	16:00
8	Monaco Grand Prix	Circuit de Monaco	5–7 June	Monaco	15:00
9	Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)	Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya	12–14 June	Spain	15:00
10	Austrian Grand Prix	Red Bull Ring, Spielberg	26–28 June	Austria	15:00
11	British Grand Prix	Silverstone Circuit	3–5 July	Great Britain	15:00
12	Belgian Grand Prix	Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps	17–19 July	Belgium	15:00
13	Hungarian Grand Prix	Hungaroring, Budapest	24–26 July	Hungary	15:00
14	Dutch Grand Prix	Circuit Zandvoort	21–23 August	Netherlands	15:00
15	Italian Grand Prix	Autodromo Nazionale Monza	4–6 September	Italy	15:00
16	Spanish Grand Prix (Madrid / Madring)	Madring Street Circuit	11–13 September	Spain	15:00
17	Azerbaijan Grand Prix	Baku City Circuit	24–26 September	Azerbaijan	15:00
18	Singapore Grand Prix	Marina Bay Street Circuit	9–11 October	Singapore	20:00
19	United States Grand Prix	Circuit of the Americas, Austin	23–25 October	USA	15:00
20	Mexican Grand Prix	Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez	30 Oct – 1 Nov	Mexico	14:00
21	Brazilian Grand Prix	Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace)	6–8 November	Brazil	14:00
22	Las Vegas Grand Prix	Las Vegas Street Circuit	19–21 November	USA	20:00
23	Qatar Grand Prix	Lusail International Circuit	27–29 November	Qatar	19:00
24	Abu Dhabi Grand Prix	Yas Marina Circuit	4–6 December	UAE	17:00

Dates and number of rounds (24) from the official 2026 calendar.

2026 F1 Sprint Races

An F1 Sprint weekend is a race format used at selected Formula 1 events that adds an extra competitive race to the weekend. Instead of focusing mainly on practice and qualifying, the format introduces a short Sprint race of around 100 km, usually lasting about 30 minutes. Friday features a single practice session followed by Sprint Qualifying, which sets the grid for the Sprint, while Saturday includes the Sprint race and the regular qualifying session for Sunday’s Grand Prix.

The Sprint race awards championship points to the top eight finishers and counts toward both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, but it does not replace the main race. Sprint weekends are designed to create more on-track action, increase unpredictability, and raise the stakes across the entire weekend, giving fans meaningful racing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

#	Sprint Race Weekend	Track / Circuit	Sprint Date (2026)	Country	Sprint Start Time (Local)
1	Chinese Grand Prix	Shanghai International Circuit	13–15 March	China	11:00
2	Miami Grand Prix	Miami International Autodrome	1–3 May	USA	12:00
3	Canadian Grand Prix	Circuit Gilles Villeneuve	22–24 May	Canada	12:00
4	British Grand Prix	Silverstone Circuit	3–5 July	Great Britain	12:00
5	Dutch Grand Prix	Circuit Zandvoort	21–23 August	Netherlands	12:00
6	Singapore Grand Prix	Marina Bay Street Circuit	9–11 October	Singapore	17:00

Formula 1 2026 Driver Grid

This year’s Formula 1 grid blends world champions, proven race winners, and some of the most exciting young drivers the sport has seen in years.
Lando Norris will look to defend his world title from Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri while Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari red alongside Charles Leclerc, could also be a threat.
Mercedes looks to George Russell and rising star Kimi Antonelli to lead them into the new era. Elsewhere, Fernando Alonso returns with Aston Martin, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon are at Williams. New team Cadillac welcome back Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas.
Arvid Lindblad will make his F1 debut driving for Racing Bulls while Isack Hadjar has been promoted to Red Bull alongside Verstappen.

Team	Driver 1	No.	Flag	Driver 2	No.	Flag	2026 Car
Red Bull Racing	Max Verstappen	1	🇳🇱	Isack Hadjar	6	🇫🇷	Red Bull RB22
Ferrari	Charles Leclerc	16	🇲🇨	Lewis Hamilton	44	🇬🇧	Ferrari SF-26
Mercedes-AMG	George Russell	63	🇬🇧	Kimi Antonelli	12	🇮🇹	Mercedes W17
McLaren	Lando Norris	4	🇬🇧	Oscar Piastri	81	🇦🇺	McLaren MCL40
Aston Martin	Fernando Alonso	14	🇪🇸	Lance Stroll	18	🇨🇦	Aston Martin AMR26
Williams	Carlos Sainz Jr.	55	🇪🇸	Alex Albon	23	🇹🇭	Williams FW48
Audi F1 Team	Nico Hülkenberg	27	🇩🇪	Gabriel Bortoleto	5	🇧🇷	Audi R26
Alpine	Pierre Gasly	10	🇫🇷	Franco Colapinto	43	🇦🇷	Alpine A526
RB (Racing Bulls)	Liam Lawson	30	🇳🇿	Arvid Lindblad	36	🇸🇪	VCARB 03
Haas	Esteban Ocon	31	🇫🇷	Oliver Bearman	87	🇬🇧	Haas VF-26
Cadillac F1 Team	Valtteri Bottas	77	🇫🇮	Sergio Pérez	11

What’s new in the 2026 F1 calendar?

There are three test weeks in 2026: one in Barcelona and two test weeks in Bahrain. The Imola Grand Prix is no longer on the calendar. The Spanish Grand Prix will take place in Madrid in 2026. The former Spanish Grand Prix will be renamed the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in 2026. The Canadian Grand Prix will no longer take place during the European season, but before it. As a result, the Canadian Grand Prix will be held on 24 May, after the Miami Grand Prix and before the Monaco Grand Prix.

How many F1 races are there in 2026?

In 2026, the Formula 1 calendar features 24 races spread across five continents. Formula 1 will visit Madrid for the first time in 2026. To make room for this, the Imola Grand Prix has been dropped from the calendar, meaning the total number of races remains the same as in 2025, with 24 Grands Prix.

Frequently Asked Questions about F1 2026

When will the 2027 F1 calendar be officially announced?

The official Formula 1 calendar for 2027 is usually confirmed by the FIA in the summer of the preceding year.

How many races are on the 2026 F1 calendar?

The 2026 Formula 1 calendar features 24 races, the same as in recent seasons. The final number is determined by the FIA.

Are all races on the 2026 F1 calendar final?

Yes. However, the 2026 F1 calendar may still change during the season. Races can be rescheduled, removed, or added to the calendar at a later stage.

Which Grands Prix will have a sprint weekend in 2026?

In 2026, there will once again be six sprint weekends. The sprint races will take place in China, Miami, Canada, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Singapore.