Albert Park Circuit – Lakeside park layout in Melbourne.
Australian Grand Prix
Round 1 · Season opener
2026 F1 Race Calendar
Explore all 24 Grands Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with sprint weekends, circuit images, and a visual summary of the new era of regulations.
Overview of the 2026 Season
The 2026 Formula 1 season runs over 24 rounds from March 6–8 in Australia to December 4–6 in Abu Dhabi, visiting circuits on five continents.
It introduces new technical regulations and sustainable fuels while keeping a logical geographical flow that groups races regionally to ease logistics.
Pre-Season Testing
Teams complete three pre-season tests: a private session at Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya from January 26–30, followed by Bahrain tests on February 11–13 and 18–20.
These days are crucial for validating 2026-spec cars, understanding the new power units, and tuning setups before competitive running begins in Melbourne.
Race Calendar
Below is the full 2026 schedule with each Grand Prix, venue, and sprint designation, plus circuit images that show captions on hover.
*Madrid circuit is a new addition and remains subject to FIA circuit homologation.
Shanghai – Long back straight and technical infield.
Chinese Grand Prix Sprint
Round 2 · Asia
Suzuka – Iconic figure‑eight circuit with fast ‘S’ curves.
Japanese Grand Prix
Round 3 · Asia
Bahrain – Desert night race with heavy braking zones.
Bahrain Grand Prix
Round 4 · Middle East
Jeddah Corniche – Ultra‑fast street circuit on the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Round 5 · Middle East
Miami – Around Hard Rock Stadium with mixed speed sections.
Miami Grand Prix Sprint
Round 6 · North America
Montreal – Island circuit with the ‘Wall of Champions’ chicane.
Canadian Grand Prix Sprint
Round 7 · North America
Monaco – Tight, glamorous street circuit around Monte Carlo harbor.
Monaco Grand Prix
Round 8 · Europe
Barcelona – Balanced layout used extensively for testing.
Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)
Round 9 · Europe
Red Bull Ring – Short, hilly circuit in the Styrian mountains.
Austrian Grand Prix
Round 10 · Europe
Silverstone – High‑speed sweeps and classic F1 venue.
British Grand Prix Sprint
Round 11 · Europe
Spa‑Francorchamps – Long, flowing lap through the Ardennes.
Belgian Grand Prix
Round 12 · Europe
Hungaroring – Tight, twisting circuit near Budapest.
Hungarian Grand Prix
Round 13 · Europe
Zandvoort – Banking and dunes on the Dutch coast.
Dutch Grand Prix Sprint
Round 14 · Europe
Monza – Temple of Speed with long straights and chicanes.
Italian Grand Prix
Round 15 · Europe
Madrid – New urban-style circuit around the IFEMA area.
Spanish Grand Prix (Madrid)*
Round 16 · New event
Baku – Long straights and tight castle section.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Round 17 · Street race
Marina Bay – Night race through downtown Singapore.
Singapore Grand Prix Sprint
Round 18 · Asia
COTA – Modern track with big elevation and variety of corners.
United States Grand Prix (Austin)
Round 19 · North America
Mexico City – High altitude circuit with stadium section.
Mexican Grand Prix
Round 20 · North America
Interlagos – Anti‑clockwise roller‑coaster in São Paulo.
Brazilian Grand Prix
Round 21 · South America
Las Vegas – Strip‑based night street race.
Las Vegas Grand Prix
Round 22 · North America
Lusail – Fast, flowing circuit north of Doha.
Qatar Grand Prix
Round 23 · Middle East
Yas Marina – Dusk‑to‑night finale on Yas Island.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Round 24 · Season finale
Sprint Events in 2026
Six weekends host Sprint races on Saturday, providing extra points and an additional flat‑out race alongside traditional qualifying and the main Grand Prix.
For 2026, Sprint events are scheduled at Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Marina Bay, highlighted by the red Sprint badges in the calendar above.
Season Flow and Highlights
The season starts with races in Oceania and Asia, then moves to the Middle East in April.
The European summer has a packed sequence of iconic tracks including Monaco, Silverstone, Spa, and Monza.
North America hosts multiple key races in Miami, Canada, Austin, Las Vegas, and Mexico City.
The season finishes with races in South America and the Middle East, concluding in Abu Dhabi.
This layout facilitates smoother logistics by grouping races regionally and balances the racing calendar globally.