Formula 1 Grand Prix Schedules 2026
Check the schedules for all the Grand Prix events in the 2026 Formula 1 calendar that Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz will compete in. 24 races, of which two will be held in Spain (Barcelona and Madrid). Additionally, six of them will include the Sprint format.
The 2026 Formula 1 season promises a lot of excitement for several reasons. The main one is that it will mark the beginning of a new regulatory period with a radically different set of rules compared to the current one.
This will completely change the cars. Not only their appearance but also their aerodynamics, size, tires, and even engines. In fact, Ferrari and Mercedes will be joined by Honda (returning officially with Aston Martin), Audi, and Ford (in collaboration with Red Bull).
Thanks to this, the grid will be completely reset, and all teams will have the opportunity to become contenders for the podium, victories, and perhaps, the world title.
It won't be the only novelty, as we will also have a new team, Cadillac, which will expand the grid to 22 drivers, of which two will be Spanish: Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz, who will continue to defend the honor of Aston Martin and Williams respectively.
Spain will have two Grand Prix: Barcelona and Madrid
Another major novelty of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship will be the arrival of Madrid as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix. But this does not mean that the Montmelo circuit will disappear, as it will host the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The Madrid event and its new urban circuit will take place in September (11 to 13), while the Barcelona event will be held at the end of spring, specifically between June 12 and 14.
The rest of the Grand Prix will be the already known ones, with the United States maintaining three events and Italy losing the Imola race in favor of Madrid.
Dates and times of the 2026 F1 World Championship (Spanish peninsular time)
| # | Grand Prix | Sprint Race | Qualifying | Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia (March 6-8) | - | 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 2 | China (March 13-15) | 04:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 3 | Japan (March 27-29) | - | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 4 | Bahrain (April 10-12) | - | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia (April 17-19) | - | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 6 | Miami (May 1-3) | 18:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 7 | Canada (May 22-24) | 18:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 8 | Monaco (May 23-25) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 9 | Barcelona-Catalunya (June 12-14) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 10 | Austria (June 26-28) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 11 | Great Britain (July 3-5) | 13:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 12 | Belgium (July 17-19) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 13 | Hungary (July 24-26) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 14 | Netherlands (August 21-23) | 12:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 15 | Italy (September 4-6) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 16 | Spain (September 11-13) | - | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17 | Azerbaijan (September 24-26) | - | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 18 | Singapore (October 9-11) | 11:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 19 | United States (October 23-25) | - | 23:00 | 21:00 |
| 20 | Mexico (October 30-November 1) | - | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 21 | Sao Paulo (November 6-8) | - | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 22 | Las Vegas (November 19-21) | - | 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 23 | Qatar (November 27-29) | - | 19:00 | 17:00 |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi (December 4-6) | - | 15:00 | 14:00 |
The FIA and Formula 1 have also confirmed that the 2026 calendar will include six events with Sprint format. In this case, they will be in China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Singapore.