FIA and Formula 1 Announce 2026 Calendar Featuring New Venue, Sustainable Fuels

The FIA and Formula 1 have announced the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. This season will introduce a new venue, new teams, and new regulations for the next generation of F1 cars that will run on 100% advanced sustainable fuels.

Commencing in Australia on 6-8 March, the calendar, approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, will feature 24 races, concluding in Abu Dhabi on 4-6 December. Due to Ramadan, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be held in April in 2026.

The 2026 calendar shows further improvements to the geographical flow of races. The Canadian Grand Prix now follows Miami (22-24 May), improving freight efficiency. This change consolidates a European leg across the summer months, starting in Monaco (5-7 June) and ending in Spain, where Madrid will debut (11-13 September). The Championship then returns to Asia (Azerbaijan, Singapore) before a triple header in the Americas, with Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi closing the season.

2026 calendar:

*Subject to FIA circuit homologation

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:

“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.”

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.”