The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship features a 24-race calendar running from March to December across five continents, starting in Melbourne and ending in Abu Dhabi

The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship features a 24-race calendar running from March to December across five continents, starting in Melbourne and ending in Abu Dhabi

Key circuits include traditional venues like Melbourne (Australia), Shanghai (China), Suzuka (Japan), Silverstone (UK), Monza (Italy) and street tracks in Miami (USA) and Las Vegas (USA).

Key circuits include traditional venues like Melbourne (Australia), Shanghai (China), Suzuka (Japan), Silverstone (UK), Monza (Italy) and street tracks in Miami (USA) and Las Vegas (USA).

New circuit debut: the Madrid Grand Prix at the Madring street circuit in Spain joins the calendar in September, marking the only new track addition this year.

New circuit debut: the Madrid Grand Prix at the Madring street circuit in Spain joins the calendar in September, marking the only new track addition this year.

Dropped from the schedule: the Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola is no longer part of the championship to make room for Madrid while keeping the 24-race total.

Dropped from the schedule: the Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola is no longer part of the championship to make room for Madrid while keeping the 24-race total.

The grid expands with new teams/manufacturers, notably the Cadillac F1 Team, making its debut as the 11th entry backed by GM.

The grid expands with new teams/manufacturers, notably the Cadillac F1 Team, making its debut as the 11th entry backed by GM.

Other major manufacturer involvement includes Audi entering via Sauber and Ford returning as an engine partner with Red Bull Powertrains.

Other major manufacturer involvement includes Audi entering via Sauber and Ford returning as an engine partner with Red Bull Powertrains.

New driver lineups: Cadillac has signed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for its inaugural season, both returning to the grid with extensive experience.

New driver lineups: Cadillac has signed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for its inaugural season, both returning to the grid with extensive experience.

Additional driver movements include Jack Doohan appointed Haas reserve and other development roles strengthening team depth.

Additional driver movements include Jack Doohan appointed Haas reserve and other development roles strengthening team depth.

This season also brings regulation changes such as 100% sustainable fuel, revised technical rules, sprint races at expanded venues, and new car design dynamics.

This season also brings regulation changes such as 100% sustainable fuel, revised technical rules, sprint races at expanded venues, and new car design dynamics.

Expect heightened competition with new power units, tighter field performance, and intensified fan engagement thanks to the refreshed calendar and expanded global footprint

Expect heightened competition with new power units, tighter field performance, and intensified fan engagement thanks to the refreshed calendar and expanded global footprint

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