Teams may have to adapt to a whole host of new regulations, but there is a familiar feel to the 2026 Formula One schedule and grand prix circuits.
This year’s campaign will again begin in Australia and conclude in Abu Dhabi, as Britain’s Lando Norris defends his world championship crown over a record-equalling 24-race calendar.
There is one new track on the 2026 roster in Madrid, while Zandvoort will stage its final event before a break, with that venue being replaced by the returning Portimao for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
March
MARCH 8: AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
Drivers must negotiate 58 laps of Melbourne’s Albert Park street circuit, which is one of the fastest tracks of the season. This temporary facility can be quite bumpy, and Norris became the sixth different winner in as many renewals last term.
MARCH 15: CHINESE GRAND PRIX
After beginning with a couple of tight turns, the Shanghai International Circuit features one of the longest straights on the roster, and that early mixture of technical requirements makes this a demanding test for both drivers and engineers.
MARCH 29: JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
Suzuka is a firm favourite with F1 fans and drivers alike due to the high-speed nature of a figure-of-eight layout, which includes quick corners such as the famous 130R. Memories of dramatic past moments remain, notably between Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, while Max Verstappen will be chasing a five-timer here this year.
April
APRIL 12: BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
Spectators can usually expect to see plenty of excitement and overtaking under the floodlights of the Bahrain International Circuit . Changes in temperature between sessions makes life tricky for teams.
APRIL 19: SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX
The aim for the Jeddah Corniche Circuit designers was to create a temporary street track by the coast that would challenge drivers, and this fast, sweeping set-up has certainly delivered. Even a calendar-high total of 27 corners does not slow the action down.
May
MAY 3: MIAMI GRAND PRIX
First used in 2022, the temporary Miami International Autodrome provides a spectacular street track around the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins. Red Bull and McLaren have split the first four races, which suggests this is a fair test for the top outfits.
MAY 24: CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve does have a bit of a stop-start nature due to the heavy braking required on tight chicanes and sharp corners, but long straights do provide overtaking opportunities for those who can hold their nerve approaching the walled bends.
June
JUNE 7: MONACO GRAND PRIX
The unique and iconic Circuit de Monaco has been ever-present on the F1 calendar for more than 70 years. Racing around narrow streets and numerous scenic settings in the Principality, securing a good grid position in qualifying is paramount.
JUNE 14: BARCELONA-CATALUNYA GRAND PRIX
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been popular with spectators ever since Nigel Mansell and Senna clashed in a classic debut grand prix back in 1991. A blend of high and low-speed corners provide a test of balance, but the best drivers love it here, with Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton boasting six wins apiece.
JUNE 28: AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
The Red Bull Ring is only small but has a spectacular setting in the Styrian mountains and invariably provides plenty of excitement over 71 laps, with thrilling downhill sections and fast corners at high altitude testing the fitness and precision of drivers.
July
JULY 5: BRITISH GRAND PRIX
Silverstone has been staging motor races since 1947, and the Northamptonshire circuit has stood the test of time, remaining one of the fastest tracks around and containing iconic corners like Maggots, Becketts and Abbey.
JULY 19: BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
Spa-Francorchamps is the longest circuit on the current roster at just over seven kilometres, and cars are pushed to their limits over fast straights and challenging corners, including the thrilling Eau Rouge turns. Set in the beautiful Ardennes forest, the temperamental local weather can add to the intrigue.
JULY 26: HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
Nelson Piquet prevailed in the first F1 race at the Hungaroring in 1986, and finding a nice rhythm around the twists and turns of a sometimes bumpy track remains just as essential now. Overtaking is tough, but tyre strategies can be crucial.
August
AUGUST 23: DUTCH GRAND PRIX
Zandvoort has been described as an old-school, really quick circuit by drivers, who also have to negotiate the track’s undulations. The beachside location, just half an hour from Amsterdam, always serves up a great atmosphere as the orange army supports home hero Verstappen.
September
SEPTEMBER 6: ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
Monza isn’t known as the Temple of Speed for nothing, and a track that has been in operation since 1922 is still the slickest around. Raw speed is required in a race where drivers have the throttle out for much of each lightning-quick lap, with a 1.1km straight featuring at the start and finish.
SEPTEMBER 13: SPANISH GRAND PRIX
Madrid’s new Madring will make its F1 debut in 2026, and the street circuit will have 22 corners. The banked bend of La Monumental is 500 metres long and can cater for 45,000 fans, making it the largest turn of its type on the calendar.
SEPTEMBER 26: AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX
The Baku City Circuit was unveiled in 2016 and is another street track which features a number of tight turns where any mistakes are severely punished. Safety car periods can prove significant, while there is also one very long straight to help mix things up.
October
OCTOBER 11: SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
A bumpy surface and hot temperatures can create testing conditions for drivers at the Marina Bay Street Circuit , and safety cars are a regular occurrence. Racing close to the walls at night only adds to the excitement of this most demanding event.
OCTOBER 25: UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
Austin’s Circuit of the Americas has been a favourite for Hamilton and Verstappen, who have won nine of the 13 races held here between them. A fast and flowing track offers opportunities for overtaking, while it is also worth watching out for the changes in elevation.
November
NOVEMBER 1: MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is more than two kilometres above sea level and includes the spectacular climax of a long straight leading into a former baseball stadium. Teams with raw speed usually come to the fore, but tyre management can play a part in the outcome.
NOVEMBER 8: SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX
Better known as Interlagos , the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace first staged a Brazilian Grand Prix in 1972 and featured an early hat-trick for home hero Emerson Fittipaldi, while Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna and Felipe Massa have also shone here. Can Gabriel Bortoleto negotiate the banked bends to join the roll of honour?
NOVEMBER 21: LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
The Las Vegas Street Circuit lends itself to a fast-paced affair under lights, with a 17-turn track over 6.2km winding round iconic landmarks such as Caesars Palace. Both McLaren cars were disqualified for excessive plank wear last year.
NOVEMBER 29: QATAR GRAND PRIX
The 5.4-kilometre Lusail International Circuit is another fast track that flows along nicely due to mostly medium or high-speed corners. Always visually stunning under floodlights, a home straight measuring more than one kilometre provides overtaking chances.
December
DECEMBER 6: ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
Yas Marina has been part of the F1 calendar since 2009, and a 1.2km straight between slow-speed corners has produced some spectacular passing manoeuvres. Pit stop strategies can also prove pivotal in a race which decided the drivers’ championship last season and, infamously, in 2021, when Verstappen pipped Hamilton in a controversial climax.
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