F1 2026 Grand Prix Race Start Times Revealed Amid New Regulations

The 2026 Formula 1 season is set to usher in its most radical rule changes in decades, marking a new era for the championship. Alongside these significant regulatory shifts, the official start times for all Grand Prix events have been confirmed. These timings are crucial for fans worldwide to meticulously plan their viewing experience for every session. All listed times are local to the event's location, with corresponding UK times provided in parentheses for clarity.### 2026 F1 Grand Prix Schedule:* Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne (Mar 8): Quali 4 PM (5 AM UK), Race 3 PM (4 AM UK)* Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai (Mar 15): Sprint 11 AM (3 AM UK), Quali 3 PM (7 AM UK), Race 3 PM (7 AM UK)* Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka (Mar 29): Quali 3 PM (7 AM UK), Race 2 PM (6 AM UK)* Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir (Apr 12): Quali 7 PM (5 PM UK), Race 6 PM (4 PM UK)* Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah (Apr 19): Quali 8 PM (6 PM UK), Race 8 PM (6 PM UK)* Miami Grand Prix (May 3): Sprint 12 PM (5 PM UK), Quali 4 PM (9 PM UK), Race 4 PM (9 PM UK)* Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal (May 24): Sprint 12 PM (5 PM UK), Quali 4 PM (9 PM UK), Race 4 PM (9 PM UK)* Monaco Grand Prix (Jun 7): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona (Jun 14): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Ring (Jun 28): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* British Grand Prix, Silverstone (Jul 5): Sprint 12 PM (12 PM UK), Quali 4 PM (4 PM UK), Race 3 PM (3 PM UK)* Belgian Grand Prix, Spa (Jul 19): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring (Jul 26): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort (Aug 23): Sprint 12 PM (11 AM UK), Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Italian Grand Prix, Monza (Sep 6): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Spanish Grand Prix, Madrid (Sep 13): Quali 4 PM (3 PM UK), Race 3 PM (2 PM UK)* Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku (Sep 26): Quali 4 PM (1 PM UK), Race 3 PM (12 PM UK)* Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay (Oct 11): Sprint 5 PM (10 AM UK), Quali 9 PM (2 PM UK), Race 8 PM (1 PM UK)* United States Grand Prix, COTA (Oct 25): Quali 4 PM (9 PM UK), Race 3 PM (8 PM UK)* Mexican Grand Prix, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (Nov 1): Quali 3 PM (9 PM UK), Race 2 PM (8 PM UK)* Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos (Nov 8): Quali 3 PM (6 PM UK), Race 2 PM (5 PM UK)* Las Vegas Grand Prix (Nov 21): Quali 8 PM (4 AM UK), Race 8 PM (4 AM UK)* Qatar Grand Prix, Lusail (Nov 29): Quali 9 PM (6 PM UK), Race 7 PM (4 PM UK)* Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina (Dec 6): Quali 6 PM (2 PM UK), Race 5 PM (1 PM UK)