2026 Race Schedule

F1 Calendar

A complete F1 calendar, list, schedule and dates and times for every practice, sprint, qualifying and race session on the 2026 F1 calendar.

Australian Grand Prix

Albert Park Circuit | 06 – 08 March

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 6th March 01:30 12:30
Practice 2 Friday 6th March 05:00 16:00
Practice 3 Saturday 7th March 01:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 7th March 05:00 16:00
Race Sunday 8th March 04:00 15:00
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Chinese Grand Prix

Shanghai International Circuit | 13 – 15 March

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 13th March 03:30 11:30
Sprint Shootout Friday 13th March 07:30 15:30
Sprint Saturday 14th March 03:00 11:00
Qualifying Saturday 14th March 07:00 15:00
Race Sunday 15th March 07:00 15:00

Japanese Grand Prix

Suzuka International Racing Course | 27 – 29 March

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 27th March 02:30 11:30
Practice 2 Friday 27th March 06:00 15:00
Practice 3 Saturday 28th March 02:30 11:30
Qualifying Saturday 28th March 06:00 15:00
Race Sunday 29th March 06:00 14:00

Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain International Circuit | 10 – 12 April

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 10th April 12:30 14:30
Practice 2 Friday 10th April 16:00 18:00
Practice 3 Saturday 11th April 13:30 15:30
Qualifying Saturday 11th April 17:00 19:00
Race Sunday 12th April 16:00 18:00

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Jeddah Corniche Circuit | 17 – 19 April

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 17th April 14:30 16:30
Practice 2 Friday 17th April 18:00 20:00
Practice 3 Saturday 18th April 14:30 16:30
Qualifying Saturday 18th April 18:00 20:00
Race Sunday 19th April 18:00 20:00

Miami Grand Prix

Miami International Autodrome | 01 – 03 May

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 1st May 17:30 12:30
Sprint Shootout Friday 1st May 21:30 16:30
Sprint Saturday 2nd May 17:00 12:00
Qualifying Saturday 2nd May 21:00 16:00
Race Sunday 3rd May 21:00 16:00

Canadian Grand Prix

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve | 22 – 24 May

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 22nd May 17:30 12:30
Sprint Shootout Friday 22nd May 21:30 16:30
Sprint Saturday 23rd May 17:00 12:00
Qualifying Saturday 23rd May 21:00 16:00
Race Sunday 24th May 21:00 16:00

Monaco Grand Prix

Circuit de Monaco | 05 – 07 June

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 5th June 12:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 5th June 16:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 6th June 11:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 6th June 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 7th June 14:00 15:00

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 12 – 14 June

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 12th June 12:30 11:30
Practice 2 Friday 12th June 16:00 15:00
Practice 3 Saturday 13th June 11:30 10:30
Qualifying Saturday 13th June 15:00 14:00
Race Sunday 14th June 14:00 13:00

Austrian Grand Prix

Red Bull Ring | 26 – 28 June

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 26th June 12:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 26th June 16:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 27th June 11:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 27th June 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 28th June 14:00 15:00

British Grand Prix

Silverstone Circuit | 03 – 05 July

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 3rd July 12:30 12:30
Sprint Shootout Friday 3rd July 16:30 16:30
Sprint Saturday 4th July 12:00 12:00
Qualifying Saturday 4th July 16:00 16:00
Race Sunday 5th July 15:00 15:00

Belgian Grand Prix

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 17 – 19 July

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 17th July 12:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 17th July 16:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 18th July 11:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 18th July 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 19th July 14:00 15:00

Hungarian Grand Prix

Hungaroring | 24 – 26 July

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 24th July 12:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 24th July 16:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 25th July 11:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 25th July 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 26th July 14:00 15:00

Dutch Grand Prix

Circuit Zandvoort | 21 – 23 August

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 21st August 11:30 12:30
Sprint Shootout Friday 21st August 15:30 16:30
Sprint Saturday 22nd August 11:00 12:00
Qualifying Saturday 22nd August 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 23rd August 14:00 15:00

Italian Grand Prix

Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 04 – 06 September

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 4th September 11:30 12:30
Practice 2 Friday 4th September 15:00 16:00
Practice 3 Saturday 5th September 11:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 5th September 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 6th September 14:00 15:00

Spanish Grand Prix

Circuito de Madring | 11 – 13 September

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 11th September 12:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 11th September 16:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 12th September 11:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 12th September 15:00 16:00
Race Sunday 13th September 14:00 15:00

Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Baku City Circuit | 24 – 26 September

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Thursday 24th September 09:30 12:30
Practice 2 Thursday 24th September 13:00 16:00
Practice 3 Friday 25th September 09:30 12:30
Qualifying Friday 25th September 13:00 16:00
Race Saturday 26th September 12:00 15:00

Singapore Grand Prix

Marina Bay Street Circuit | 09 – 11 October

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 9th October 09:30 16:30
Sprint Shootout Friday 9th October 13:30 20:30
Sprint Saturday 10th October 10:00 17:00
Qualifying Saturday 10th October 14:00 21:00
Race Sunday 11th October 13:00 20:00

United States Grand Prix

Circuit of The Americas | 23 – 25 October

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 23rd October 18:30 12:30
Practice 2 Friday 23rd October 22:00 16:00
Practice 3 Saturday 24th October 18:30 12:30
Qualifying Saturday 24th October 22:00 16:00
Race Sunday 25th October 20:00 15:00

Mexico City Grand Prix

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 30 October – 01 November

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 30th October 18:30 12:30
Practice 2 Friday 30th October 22:00 16:00
Practice 3 Saturday 31st October 17:30 11:30
Qualifying Saturday 31st October 21:00 15:00
Race Sunday 1st November 20:00 14:00

Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 06 – 08 November

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 6th November 15:30 12:30
Practice 2 Friday 6th November 19:00 16:00
Practice 3 Saturday 7th November 14:30 11:30
Qualifying Saturday 7th November 18:00 15:00
Race Sunday 8th November 17:00 14:00

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas Strip Circuit | 20 – 22 November

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 20th November 00:30 16:30*
Thursday 19th November
Practice 2 Friday 20th November 04:00 20:00*
Thursday 19th November
Practice 3 Saturday 21st November 00:30 16:30*
Friday 20th November
Qualifying Saturday 21st November 04:00 20:00*
Friday 20th November
Race Sunday 22nd November 04:00 20:00*
Saturday 21st November

Qatar Grand Prix

Lusail International Circuit | 27 – 29 November

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 27th November 13:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 27th November 17:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 28th November 14:30 14:30
Qualifying Saturday 28th November 18:00 18:00
Race Sunday 29th November 16:00 16:00

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Yas Marina Circuit | 04 – 06 December

Session Day UK Time Local Time
Practice 1 Friday 4th December 09:30 13:30
Practice 2 Friday 4th December 13:00 17:00
Practice 3 Saturday 5th December 10:30 14:30
Qualifying Saturday 5th December 14:00 18:00
Race Sunday 6th December 13:00 17:00

Formula 1 Schedule

Planning to follow the Formula 1 season? The F1 calendar includes races across multiple continents, with each race weekend featuring several sessions leading up to the Grand Prix.

  • When does the 2026 Formula 1 season start and end?

    The 2026 Formula 1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in March and concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in December. The championship typically runs for around ten months, making it one of the longest seasons in motorsport.

  • How many races are included in the 2026 F1 calendar?

    The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship calendar features 24 Grand Prix races. These events are held across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and the Middle East, reflecting the sport’s global nature.

  • What sessions take place during a Formula 1 race weekend?

    A standard F1 race weekend usually includes three practice sessions (FP1, FP2, FP3), a qualifying session, and the Grand Prix race. Practice sessions allow teams to fine-tune their cars, while qualifying determines the starting grid for Sunday’s race.

  • What is the Sprint format in Formula 1?

    At selected events, Formula 1 uses a Sprint weekend format. Instead of the usual schedule, the weekend includes Sprint Qualifying (Sprint Shootout) and a shorter Sprint race, which awards points and helps determine the starting grid for the main Grand Prix.

  • Where can I find the start times for each F1 race?

    Each race on the Formula 1 schedule includes session start times for practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and the race itself. Our times are shown in both local circuit time and UK time, making it easier for our fans around the world to follow the action.

  • Which circuits are part of the Formula 1 schedule?

    The F1 calendar features a mix of historic tracks and modern street circuits. Famous venues such as Monaco, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, and Suzuka are regular fixtures, alongside newer races like Miami and Las Vegas.

  • How long is a Formula 1 race weekend?

    A typical Formula 1 race weekend runs from Friday to Sunday. Practice sessions usually take place on Friday, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, and the Grand Prix on Sunday.

  • How long does a Formula 1 race last?

    A Formula 1 Grand Prix is run over a distance of approximately 305 kilometres (190 miles), with the exception of Monaco. Most races last between 90 minutes and two hours, depending on track layout and race conditions.

  • How are Formula 1 race dates decided?

    The official Formula 1 calendar is determined by the FIA and Formula One Management, balancing factors such as climate, logistics, regional groupings of races, and agreements with race promoters worldwide.

  • How often does the Formula 1 calendar change?

    While many traditional races remain on the schedule for decades, the Formula 1 calendar can change from year to year. New venues may be added, races can rotate or return after absence, and dates sometimes shift to improve travel efficiency and global coverage.