Formula 1 fans have a lot to look forward to in 2026, as the sport prepares for one of its biggest seasons to date. The F1 2026 calendar is chock-full of 24 races all over the world, so there’s a lot of action to catch all year long. F1 fans in the Middle East can look forward to one of the season’s biggest events in Abu Dhabi from December 4 to 6.
F1 2026 Calendar: Race Schedule and Dates
The 2026 F1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne from March 6 to 8 and ends with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 4-6.
Here are some of the key dates for the race to be put on the F1 calendar for 2026:
- March 6 – 8 – Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne)
- March 13 – 15 – Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai)
- March 27 – 29 – Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)
- April 10 – 12 – Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir)
- April 17 – 19 – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)
- May 1–3 – Miami Grand Prix (USA)
- May 22-24 – Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal
- June 5 – 7 – Monaco Grand Prix (Monaco)
- June 12 – 14 – Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)
- July 3 – 5 – British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
- Nov. 19-21 – Las Vegas Grand Prix (USA)
- December 4-6 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina)
This is a global schedule, with F1 touching five of the world’s seven continents and having a race in Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East.
Race Times and Highlights
The official race start times for the F1 2026 season are out, and most of the Grand Prix races hit the track in the afternoon local time, with a few of the most exciting ones running under the lights at night:
- Australia (Melbourne) – Race starts at 15:00 local time
- China (Shanghai) – Begins from 15:00 local time
- Bahrain (Sahir) – Night race at 18:00 local time
- Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) – Night race at 20:00 local time
- USA (Miami) – 1600 local time
- Las Vegas – Night race @ 20:00 local time
- Abu Dhabi – Evening race at 17:00 local time
These times allow fans all over the World to tune in at convenient hours, be that in Europe, Asia or the Americas.
What’s New in F1 2026 Season
The 2026 season is a milestone because it’s a new era of formula one. Cars would run on 100% advanced sustainable fuels – a massive step forward for the future of the sport. A brand-new Grand Prix is being held in Madrid nearer the Spanish leg of the season. Plus, there are six Sprint events for select events at places such as Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, Silverstone, Zandvoort and Singapore. Sprint weekends feature an additional competitive race on Saturday, which begins to provide fans with more to see during every Grand Prix weekend.
Why 2026 Is Exciting for F1 Fans
2026 is set to be one of the most exciting seasons in the recent history of F1. With a busy schedule, new circuits, new rules and fast cars that aren’t going to drop, there’s plenty to enjoy for fans in all four corners of the world. No matter what you enjoy the most, drivers or the teams or the race strategy, F1 in 2026 will be filled with nonstop action and excitement. Save the dates, or mark your calendar for an exciting racing year.
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