2026 F1 Race Calendar
The joint-longest season in F1 history — 24 races across five continents, from Bahrain in March to Abu Dhabi in December. The 2026 season debuts dramatically overhauled regulations with active aerodynamics and a more powerful hybrid system.
Full 2026 Race Schedule
All 24 Grands Prix — click any race for the full circuit guide
| Rd | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit | 8 Mar | 🇧🇭 Bahrain |
| 2 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Corniche Circuit | 22 Mar | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| 3 | Australian Grand Prix ⚡ Sprint | Albert Park Circuit | 5 Apr | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| 4 | Chinese Grand Prix ⚡ Sprint | Shanghai International Circuit | 19 Apr | 🇨🇳 China |
| 5 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Racing Course | 3 May | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| 6 | Miami Grand Prix ⚡ Sprint | Miami International Autodrome | 17 May | 🇺🇸 USA |
| 7 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola | 31 May | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| 8 | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 7 Jun | 🇲🇨 Monaco |
| 9 | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 21 Jun | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| 10 | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 28 Jun | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix ⚡ Sprint | Red Bull Ring | 12 Jul | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| 12 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 19 Jul | 🇬🇧 Great Britain |
| 13 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 2 Aug | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| 14 | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 16 Aug | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| 15 | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 30 Aug | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| 16 | Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 6 Sep | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| 17 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 20 Sep | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan |
| 18 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 4 Oct | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
| 19 | United States Grand Prix ⚡ Sprint | Circuit of the Americas | 18 Oct | 🇺🇸 USA |
| 20 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 25 Oct | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| 21 | Brazilian Grand Prix ⚡ Sprint | Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos | 8 Nov | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| 22 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas Strip Circuit | 22 Nov | 🇺🇸 USA |
| 23 | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit | 29 Nov | 🇶🇦 Qatar |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 6 Dec | 🇦🇪 UAE |
Sprint Weekends
Six rounds feature the condensed Sprint format — an extra short race on Saturday
Sprint points are awarded to the top 8 finishers: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. These count towards both championships. Six sprints = maximum 48 extra points per driver.
Where to Watch
Live F1 broadcast options for UK viewers in 2026
Comprehensive live coverage of every practice session, qualifying, sprint race, and Grand Prix. Includes pre-race analysis, pit lane reporting, and exclusive driver interviews. Available via Sky subscription or NOW TV day/month passes.
Free highlights of every race weekend, plus the British Grand Prix live and entirely free — no subscription required. Available on channel 4 (TV), the Channel 4 streaming app, and catch-up.
F1’s own streaming service with all sessions live, onboard cameras, team radio, and multi-screen viewing. Ideal for deep-dive fans who want every angle of every session.
For exact session times by race weekend, visit our TV Schedule page →