The 2026 Formula 1 season is set to bring exciting changes to the racing calendar, with the Madrid Grand Prix making its debut and the Monaco Grand Prix moving to a new date. The FIA approved the 24-race calendar during a recent meeting, ensuring a packed season from March to December.

Key Changes in the 2026 F1 Calendar

• Madrid Grand Prix: Replacing the Emilia Romagna GP at Imola, Madrid will host its first F1 race, subject to circuit homologation.
• Monaco Grand Prix: Traditionally held in late May, Monaco will now take place in early June, avoiding a clash with the Indianapolis 500.
• Canadian Grand Prix: Moved to late May, allowing freight from the Miami GP to remain in North America.

New Regulations and Teams

2026 marks the debut of revised hybrid engines, with 50% power from battery packs and 50% from sustainable fuel. Additionally, Cadillac joins as the 11th team, Sauber rebrands as Audi, and Ford partners with Red Bull for engine manufacturing.

2026 F1 Race Schedule

• March 6-8: Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne
• March 13-15: Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai
• March 27-29: Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka
• April 10-12: Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir
• April 17-19: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah
• May 1-3: Miami Grand Prix, Miami Gardens
• May 22-24: Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal
• June 5-7: Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco
• June 12-14: Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona
• June 26-28: Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg
• July 3-5: British Grand Prix, Silverstone
• July 17-19: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps
• July 24-26: Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest
• Aug. 21-23: Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort
• Sept. 4-6: Italian Grand Prix, Monza
• Sept. 11-13: Madrid Grand Prix, Madrid
• Sept. 25-27: Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku
• Oct. 9-11: Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore
• Oct. 23-25: U.S. Grand Prix, Austin
• Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Mexico Grand Prix, Mexico City
• Nov. 6-8: Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo
• Nov. 19-21: Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas
• Nov. 27-29: Qatar Grand Prix, Lusail
• Dec. 4-6: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina

These changes promise to make the 2026 F1 season one of the most thrilling yet, with new races, teams, and technologies reshaping the sport.