2026 F1 Schedule Revealed: Complete Race Calendar, Start Times & How to Watch Live

Fans searching “F1 schedule” can finally lock in their 2026 travel plans: Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-race calendar stretching from early March to early December, headlined by the long-awaited debut of Madrid and six high-octane Sprint weekends. Quick-glance dates (local race weekends) • 6-8 Mar – Australian GP, Melbourne • 13-15 Mar – Chinese GP* (Sprint), Shanghai • 27-29 Mar – Japanese GP, Suzuka • 10-12 Apr – Bahrain GP, Sakhir • 17-19 Apr – Saudi Arabian GP, Jeddah • 1-3 May – Miami GP* (Sprint), Miami • 22-24 May – Canadian GP* (Sprint), Montréal • 5-7 Jun – Monaco GP, Monte Carlo • 12-14 Jun – Spanish GP, Barcelona-Catalunya • 26-28 Jun – Austrian GP, Spielberg • 3-5 Jul – British GP* (Sprint), Silverstone • 17-19 Jul – Belgian GP, Spa-Francorchamps • 24-26 Jul – Hungarian GP, Budapest • 21-23 Aug – Dutch GP* (Sprint), Zandvoort • 4-6 Sep – Italian GP, Monza • 11-13 Sep – Madrid GP†, Madrid • 24-26 Sep – Azerbaijan GP, Baku • 9-11 Oct – Singapore GP* (Sprint), Marina Bay • 23-25 Oct – United States GP, Austin • 30 Oct-1 Nov – Mexico GP, Mexico City • 6-8 Nov – Brazilian GP, São Paulo • 19-21 Nov – Las Vegas GP, Las Vegas • 27-29 Nov – Qatar GP, Lusail • 4-6 Dec – Abu Dhabi GP, Yas Marina *Sprint weekend †Subject to FIA circuit homologation What’s new and why it matters 1. Madrid joins the tour: Spain picks up a second slot with a brand-new street-plus-stadium layout, scheduled for 11-13 September. Expect searing late-summer heat and a packed grandstand vibe that echoes Mexico City. 2. Smarter logistics, lower emissions: By pairing Miami with Montréal in May and shifting Baku after Europe, F1 slashes trans-Atlantic freight miles in line with its 2030 net-zero target. 3. Six Sprint showdowns: Shanghai, Miami, Montréal, Silverstone, Zandvoort and Singapore keep the one-lap-qualifying Friday drama and Saturday dash for extra points alive. 4. 100 % sustainable fuels: 2026 marks the first season of the new power-unit rules, meaning every lap will run on fully sustainable fuel while hybrid systems get beefier—watch for fresh manufacturers Audi and Cadillac to make an immediate statement. 5. Triple-header intensity: August’s Netherlands-Italy-Madrid stretch and the late-season Americas leg (Austin–Mexico–São Paulo) will test reliability just as title fights hit boiling point. Pre-season testing • 26-30 Jan – Private shakedown, Barcelona • 11-13 Feb – Official test 1, Bahrain • 18-20 Feb – Official test 2, Bahrain How to follow Add the official calendar to your device or sync directly with most email clients from Formula1.com so you never miss a lights-out moment. TV and streaming times will be published race-by-race, but F1 TV Pro already lists season subscriptions for every major territory. Bottom line Whether you plan to catch sunrise action from Melbourne, party under the Vegas neon, or witness Madrid’s inaugural Grand Prix, the 2026 F1 schedule is built for non-stop storylines. Bookmark this page for updates, and start plotting those annual-leave requests before the next fan does.