| Date | Country | Venue | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne | 15:00 |
| March 13-15 | China | Shanghai* | 15:00 |
| March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka | 14:00 |
| April 10-12 | Bahrain | Sakhir | 18:00 |
| April 17-19 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | 11:00 |
| May 1-3 | Miami | Miami* | 16:00 |
| May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal* | 16:00 |
| June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco | 15:00 |
| June 12-14 | Spain | Barcelona | 15:00 |
| June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg | 15:00 |
| July 3-5 | United Kingdom | Silverstone* | 15:00 |
| July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa* | 15:00 |
| July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest | 15:00 |
| August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort* | 15:00 |
| September 4-6 | Italy | Monza | 15:00 |
| September 11-13 | Madrid | Madrid | 15:00 |
| September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku | 15:00 |
| October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore* | 20:00 |
| October 23-25 | USA | Austin | 15:00 |
| October 30-Nov 1 | Mexico | Mexico City | 14:00 |
| November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo | 14:00 |
| November 19-21 | Vegas | Las Vegas | 20:00 |
| November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail | 19:00 |
| December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina | 17:00 |
The (*) symbol indicates that this Grand Prix features the sprint race format. The schedule is subject to change. Please check for updates regularly.
2026 F1 Schedule
The F1 calendar for the 2026 F1 season continues to evolve with exciting racing across the globe. Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-race calendar that balances geographical logistics and competitive variety. As the sport expands into new venues and continues its sustainability efforts, the schedule aims to deliver thrilling racing across multiple continents while optimizing travel between events for F1 teams and fans alike.
For the 2026 season, there will again be six F1 races featuring the Sprint format, giving drivers and teams additional points opportunities and added excitement throughout the year:
- Shanghai
- Miami
- Montreal
- Silverstone
- Zandvoort
- Singapore
These events provide drivers and teams a chance to earn extra points for the F1 Standings, making them crucial in the fight for the championship.
How Does an F1 Race Work?
In general, each F1 race weekend follows the same structure: Practice Sessions, Qualifying, and Race Day. While this framework is straightforward, let’s break it down further:
Practice Sessions
Held on Fridays and Saturdays, these sessions are a perfect opportunity for teams to test new upgrades, analyze performance data, and give young reserve drivers a chance to showcase their skills.
Qualifying
Taking place on Saturdays, this is when F1 drivers push their limits to set the fastest lap times. The ultimate goal? Securing pole position to start at the front of the grid on race day.
Race Day
The most anticipated moment of the weekend. Held on Sundays, this is where drivers earn the points that shape the F1 Standings.
For GPs with the sprint format, the weekend schedule is slightly different:
- Friday: Two practice sessions
- Saturday: Sprint qualifying followed by the sprint race.
- Sunday: The main race
F1 2026 Calendar — FAQs
What sessions are included on a Formula 1 race weekend?
A standard weekend features Free Practice, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix. Sprint weekends add a Sprint on Saturday alongside Qualifying and Sunday’s race.
How many countries and continents does F1 visit in 2026?
The 2026 season visits events across four continents — Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania — with Grands Prix scheduled in over 20 countries.
What are the most historic venues on the 2026 calendar?
Classics include Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, and Spa-Francorchamps — iconic circuits with decades of F1 history.
How many tracks are there in 2026?
The 2026 calendar is scheduled for 24 Grands Prix — generally one race per circuit, with some countries hosting more than one event.