PARIS — Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026
Formula One World Championship, with drivers and teams set to embark on another
24-round campaign as new technical regulations and 100% advanced sustainable
fuels come into play.
Starting with the Australian Grand Prix on the weekend of
March 6-8 and concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from December 4-6, the
F1 community will visit five of the world’s seven continents over the course of
the year.
In 2026, Ramadan will take place throughout February and
March, meaning the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will again be held in
April.
The calendar sees further improvements to the
geographical flow of races, including the Canadian Grand Prix now following
Miami in an earlier slot from May 22-24, delivering significant freight
efficiencies as some equipment can move directly from one event to the other.
This change creates a consolidated European leg of the
season across the summer months, beginning in Monaco from June 5-7 and
finishing in Spain, where Madrid will make its F1 calendar debut from September
11-13.
The championship then returns to Asia with the Azerbaijan
and Singapore Grands Prix, ahead of a triple header in the Americas, before Las
Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi close out the season.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said,
“2026 will be a new era for Formula 1 where we will witness a brand-new set of
regulations for our sport, the cars and the engines that will be powered by
100% sustainable fuel.
“We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to
see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1
grid.
“It promises to be an unforgettable season, where once
again we will come together at 24 amazing global venues to watch the best
drivers in the world push themselves to the limit and produce incredible wheel
to wheel racing for our millions of fans watching around the globe.
“I want to thank all our fans for their passionate
support and the FIA, with all the volunteers, marshals and officials, as well
as the promoters, partners, sponsors, host cities and the local motor racing
federations for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule in
what I know will be another historic year for Formula 1.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, added, “Next
year’s FIA Formula One World Championship marks a significant new chapter for
our sport. A new race, new teams, and the arrival of new manufacturers, all
ushering in a fresh era of innovation and competition.
“With 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the season
truly reflects the global nature of our community, while the improved
geographical flow of the calendar shows our joint commitment to making the
championship more efficient and sustainable.
“The debut of Madrid, the arrival of iconic brands like
Audi, Cadillac, and Ford, and the introduction of the next generation of F1
cars powered by 100% advanced sustainable fuels signal an exciting new era of
racing.
“My
thanks to everyone involved in putting on this incredible season and in
delivering a calendar that continues to drive the sport forward on all fronts.
And, my thanks to the fans whose passion and unwavering support keep the spirit
of our sport alive.”
