When does the 2026 Formula 1 season start and end?

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix in March and ends with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

How many races are included in the 2026 F1 calendar?

The 2026 Formula 1 calendar features 24 Grand Prix races across multiple continents.

What sessions take place during a Formula 1 race weekend?

A typical F1 weekend includes practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix race. Some events also include Sprint sessions.

What is the Sprint format in Formula 1?

Sprint weekends include a Sprint Shootout (Sprint Qualifying) and a shorter Sprint race, alongside the main qualifying session and Sunday Grand Prix.

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

The schedule lists session start times for each round, typically showing times in both local circuit time and UK time for easier planning.

Which circuits are part of the Formula 1 schedule?

The calendar includes a mix of historic circuits and modern venues, such as Monaco, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Suzuka, and newer races like Miami and Las Vegas.

How long is a Formula 1 race weekend?

Most Formula 1 race weekends run from Friday to Sunday, with practice sessions, qualifying (and Sprint sessions at some events), and the main race on Sunday.

How long does a Formula 1 race last?

A Grand Prix is typically around 305 km (190 miles) and usually lasts between about 90 minutes and two hours, depending on conditions (Monaco is a shorter distance).

How are Formula 1 race dates decided?

The official calendar is set by the FIA and Formula One Management, balancing factors like climate, logistics, regional travel, and promoter agreements.

How often does the Formula 1 calendar change?

The calendar can change from year to year as dates shift and venues are added, removed, rotated, or return after an absence.

Schedule

Next: Miami

Round 4: 2026 Miami Grand Prix

01 – 03 May

Round 5: Canada

2026 Canadian Grand Prix

22 – 24 May

Round 6: Monaco

2026 Monaco Grand Prix

05 – 07 Jun

Round 7: Barcelona

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

12 – 14 Jun

Round 8: Austria

2026 Austrian Grand Prix

26 – 28 Jun

Round 9: Britain

2026 British Grand Prix

03 – 05 Jul

Round 10: Belgium

2026 Belgian Grand Prix

17 – 19 Jul

Round 11: Hungary

2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

24 – 26 Jul

Round 12: Netherlands

2026 Dutch Grand Prix

21 – 23 Aug

Round 13: Italy

2026 Italian Grand Prix

04 – 06 Sep

Round 14: Spain

2026 Spanish Grand Prix

04 – 06 Sep

Round 15: Baku

2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

24 – 26 Sep

Round 16: Singapore

2026 Singapore Grand Prix

09 – 11 Oct

Round 17: United States

2026 United States Grand Prix

09 – 11 Oct

Round 18: Mexico City

2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

30 Oct – 01 Nov

Round 19: Brazil

2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

06 – 08 Nov

Round 20: Las Vegas

2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix

20 – 22 Nov

Round 21: Qatar

2026 Qatar Grand Prix

27 – 29 Nov

Round 22: UAE

2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

04 – 06 Dec

Round 1: Australia

2026 Australian Grand Prix

06 - 08 Mar

Round 2: China

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

13 – 15 Mar

Round 3: Japan

2026 Japanese Grand Prix

27 – 29 Mar

Bahrain

2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Cancelled

Saudi

2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Cancelled

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2026 Australian Grand Prix

Australia

Round 1
06 - 08 Mar 2026

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

Full Race Report

Albert Park

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

China

Round 2
13 – 15 March

Session	Day	UK Time	Local Time
Practice 1	Friday 13th March	03:30	11:30
Sprint Qualifying	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

Full Race Report

Shanghai International Circuit

2026 Japanese Grand Prix

Japan

Round 3
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

Full Race Report

Suzuka International Racing Course Suzuka

2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Cancelled

Round 4
10 - 12 April

Cancellation Report

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

Bahrain International Circuit Bahrain

2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Cancelled

Round 5
17 - 19 April

Cancellation Report

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

Jeddah Corniche Circuit Saudi

2026 Miami Grand Prix

USA

Round 6
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

Miami International Autodrome Miami

2026 Canadian Grand Prix

Canada

Round 7
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

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Canada

2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco

Round 8
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	Saturday 7th June	14:00	15:00

Circuit de Monaco Monaco

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Spain

Round 9
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

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

2026 Austrian Grand Prix

Austria

Round 10
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

Red Bull Ring Austria

2026 British Grand Prix

Britian

Round 11
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

Silverstone Circuit

2026 Belgian Grand Prix

Belgium

Round 12
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

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Spa

2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Hungary

Round 13
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

Hungaroring Hungary

2026 Dutch Grand Prix

Netherlands

Round 14
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

Circuit Zandvoort

2026 Italian Grand Prix

Italy

Round 15
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

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Monza

2026 Spanish Grand Prix

Spain

Round 16
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

Circuito de Madring Madrid

2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Baku

Round 17
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

Baku City Circuit Baku

2026 Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore

Round 18
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

Marina Bay Street Circuit Singapore

2026 United States Grand Prix

USA

Round 19
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

Circuit of The Americas COTA

2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

Mexico

Round 20
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

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Mexico

2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Brazil

Round 21
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

Autódromo José Carlos Pace Brazil

2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix

USA

Round 22
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

Las Vegas Strip Circuit

2026 Qatar Grand Prix

Qatar

Round 23
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

Lusail International Circuit Qatar

2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi

Round 24
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

Yas Marina Circuit

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2026 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.

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