Formula 1 officially announced its calendar for the 2026 season in the FIA Conference, with substantial modifications. The queen category of world motor racing confirmed 24 competition dates that will mark the beginning of a new stage. This calendar introduces changes in the traditional order of races and presents news in the circuits.
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the head of Commercial Rights (FOM) revealed the transformations in the calendar. The 2026 season incorporates new circuits and adjustments on traditional dates. The championship will begin in Australia and end at Abu Dhabiwith changes that will optimize equipment logistics.
When the F1 begins in 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 calendar will begin in Melbourne, Australia, from March 6 to 8. This date marks the beginning of a season that will end at Abu Dhabi from December 4 to 6. The calendar took into account Ramadan, which will run during February and March 2026, which influenced the organization of the first races.
The Australian Grand Prix will open the season, immediately followed by the race in Shanghai. Japan modified its position on the calendar, which will allow a period of adjustment before the races in BARÉIN and SAUDITA Arabia. These modifications seek to optimize the logistics and development of the season.
“The calendar, which will begin in Australia from March 6 to 8 and was approved by the World Motor Sports Council of the FIA, will include 24 races, with the end of the season at Abu Dabi from December 4 to 6. In 2026, Ramadan will run during February and March, which means that BARÉIN and SAUDITA ARABIA will be held again in April“The official statement of the FIA detailed.
The historical circuit that is not on the calendar and its replacement
The Emilia-Romaña Grand Prix in Icola will not be part of the 2026 calendar. This historical circuit failed to renew his contract and will cease to host Formula 1. its absence represents a significant change for car fans.
Madrid will debut in the Formula 1 calendar as a partial imola replacement. The new circuit in the Spanish capital will be added to Barcelona, which will maintain its date in 2026. “The 2026 calendar includes more improvements in the geographical flow of the racesincluding the Canada Grand Prix that will now be played in Miami in a previous schedule, from May 22 to 24, which generates important efficiencies in the transport of goods, since some teams can move directly from one another, “said the FIA.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, stressed the importance of these changes: “The World Formula One of the FIA next year marks an important chapter for our sport. A new race, new teams and the arrival of new manufacturers mark the beginning of a new era of innovation and competition. With 24 major awards on the five continents, the season faithfully reflects the globality of our community, while the improvement in the geographical distribution of the calendar demonstrates our joint commitment so that the championship is more efficient and sustainable. “
The complete calendar of Formula 1 by 2026
The FIA published on its social networks the official calendar for 2026:
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