Formula One 2026 Race Calendar

Fans of Formula One, rejoice! The calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship has been released, and it’s looking like it’s going to be an exciting season.

The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship is a season like no other. With 24 global Grands Prix, tighter competition, bold new teams, and thrilling circuits, every race promises high-speed drama from start to finish. From the roar of engines to the intensity of trackside battles, this season is all about adrenaline and unforgettable motorsport moments – and Edusport puts you right at the heart of the action. 

A New Era & New Circuits

The 2026 season ushers in Formula One’s biggest grid in a decade, with 11 teams taking the track for the first time since 2016. Cadillac joins the championship, while Audi officially replaces Sauber, adding fresh rivalry and factory-team intensity. The calendar also brings new and final moments: the Madrid Grand Prix debuts with a 10-year contract, while Zandvoort hosts its final Dutch Grand Prix. More teams, more battles, more history – every circuit this season carries weight. 

Here’s the full schedule for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship: 

February 

• Bahrain Season Testing: 11-13 February 

• Sakhir Season Testing: 18-20 February 

March 

• Australia Grand Prix: 6-8 March 

• China Grand Prix: 13-15 March 

• Japan Grand Prix: 27-29 March 

April 

• Bahrain Grand Prix: 10-12 April 

• Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: 17-19 April 

May 

• Miami Grand Prix: 1-3 May 

• Canada Grand Prix: 22-24 May 

June 

• Monaco Grand Prix: 5-7 June 

• Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: 12-14 June 

• Austria Grand Prix: 26-28 June 

July 

• Great Britain Grand Prix: 3-5 July 

• Belgium Grand Prix: 17-19 July 

• Hungary Grand Prix: 24-26 July 

August 

• Netherlands Grand Prix: 21-23 August 

September 

• Italy Grand Prix: 4-6 September 

• Spain Grand Prix: 11-13 September 

• Azerbaijan Grand Prix: 24-26September  

October 

• Singapore Grand Prix: 9-11 October 

• United States Grand Prix: 23-25 October 

• Mexico Grand Prix: 30 October-1 November 

November 

• Brazil Grand Prix: 6-8 November 

• Las Vegas Grand Prix: 19-21 November 

• Qatar Grand Prix: 27-29 November 

December 

• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: 4-6 December

Get Trackside with Edusport

The 2026 F1 season is set to be an adrenaline-fuelled season with plenty of twists, turns, and trackside drama. Keep your eyes on your favourite teams and drivers as the battles unfold across the globe, and make sure you don’t miss a moment. 

Book your 2026 Formula One ticket and travel package with Edusport – we’re the experts in motorsport travel and have taken dozens of South Africans to experience their favourite Grand Prix races. We handle the details so you can focus on the racing, the rivalry, and the thrill of the circuit.