2026 F1 Schedule: Full Race Calendar, Dates, Start Times & How to Stream Every Grand Prix

Formula 1 has locked in a bumper 24-race 2025 season, giving fans the longest championship run in history and a fresh-look itinerary that begins Down Under and ends under the Abu Dhabi floodlights. Below is everything you need to know about the full F1 schedule, key date changes, early-morning start times, and how to plan your viewing so you never miss a lap. Why the 2025 F1 schedule matters • Record-equalling 24 Grands Prix stretch from 14 March to 7 December, promising nine solid months of action. • Melbourne regains season-opener status for the first time since 2019, while Bahrain shifts to April to avoid Ramadan. • China, Japan and Australia form the first Asia-Pacific triple-header, cutting travel miles and aiding F1’s 2030 net-zero target. • Six Sprint weekends return, but locations shuffle to include Miami and Qatar. • The summer stand-bys—Silverstone in July, Spa in late July, and Monza in September—keep their traditional slots. Full 2025 Formula 1 calendar (local race dates) Round 1: Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne, 16 March Round 2: Chinese Grand Prix – Shanghai, 23 March Round 3: Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka, 6 April Round 4: Bahrain Grand Prix – Sakhir, 13 April Round 5: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Jeddah, 20 April Round 6: Miami Grand Prix – Miami, 4 May Round 7: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Imola, 18 May Round 8: Monaco Grand Prix – Monte Carlo, 25 May Round 9: Canadian Grand Prix – Montreal, 15 June Round 10: Spanish Grand Prix – Barcelona, 22 June Round 11: Austrian Grand Prix – Spielberg, 29 June Round 12: British Grand Prix – Silverstone, 13 July Round 13: Hungarian Grand Prix – Budapest, 27 July Round 14: Belgian Grand Prix – Spa-Francorchamps, 3 August Round 15: Dutch Grand Prix – Zandvoort, 24 August Round 16: Italian Grand Prix – Monza, 7 September Round 17: Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku, 21 September Round 18: Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, 28 September Round 19: United States Grand Prix – Austin, 19 October Round 20: Mexican Grand Prix – Mexico City, 26 October Round 21: Brazilian Grand Prix – São Paulo, 9 November Round 22: Qatar Grand Prix – Lusail, 23 November Round 23: Las Vegas Grand Prix – Las Vegas, 30 November Round 24: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina, 7 December Key schedule takeaways for fans • Early alarms: Rounds in Australia, China and Japan start in the European dawn—perfect excuse for a breakfast GP watch-party. • Mid-season marathons: June’s triple-header (Spain-Austria-Britain) and October’s Americas swing mean little downtime for teams and binge-worthy weekends for viewers. • Ticket strategy: Melbourne, Suzuka and Silverstone historically sell out first; set calendar reminders the moment local promoters open general sales. • TV and streaming: Sky Sports F1 (UK), ESPN (US) and F1 TV Pro worldwide will carry every session live; provisional broadcast times closely mirror 2024 slots. What’s new versus 2024 – Melbourne replaces Bahrain as curtain-raiser, satisfying Australian fans who missed the prestige slot. – China keeps its festival-style early-season slot after a five-year pandemic hiatus, while Suzuka moves to April’s cherry-blossom window. – Las Vegas slides to a penultimate-round date to avoid clashing with Thanksgiving weekend traffic. – Miami gains Sprint status, promising an extra 100 km showdown on Saturday. Travel hacks for the 2025 F1 calendar • Trip-stacking: Pair Melbourne and Shanghai for a two-week Asia holiday; rail passes inside Japan make hopping from Tokyo to Suzuka seamless. • Budget Europe: Imola, Barcelona and Spielberg are connected by low-cost carriers; book trains early for €29 legs. • Visa checks: Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia now offer streamlined e-visas for ticket-holding fans—apply at least four weeks out. Sustainability snapshot F1’s regional-cluster approach trims freight flights by an estimated 22%, helping the sport meet interim carbon goals. All races will again run on 100% sustainable E10 fuel blends, with 2026’s fully synthetic fuel on the horizon. Bottom line The 2025 F1 schedule delivers a globe-trotting, fan-friendly calendar with classic circuits, glittering street races and six action-packed Sprint Saturdays. Lock these dates into your diary, sync those alarm clocks, and get ready for the longest—and potentially most unpredictable—Formula 1 season yet. For the official calendar and any future tweaks, bookmark the championship’s schedule page on Formula 1’s website.