The 2026 Formula One season will feature 24 races, starting in Melbourne in March and concluding in Abu Dhabi in December. Madrid will host a new 'Madring' circuit in September, replacing the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. New aerodynamics and power unit rules will be introduced, and new teams like Cadillac will join the grid.
Madrid joins 24-race Formula One season in 2026 with Cadillac new on grid
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The 2026 Formula One season will feature 24 races, starting in Melbourne in March and concluding in Abu Dhabi in December. Madrid will host a new 'Madring' circuit in September, replacing the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. New aerodynamics and power unit rules will be introduced, and new teams like Cadillac will join the grid.
Trending- 1 1981: Madrid last hosted an F1 race.
- 2 May (unspecified year, likely 2025): Max Verstappen won Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
- 3 2026: New aerodynamics and power unit rules introduced.
- 4 March 6-8, 2026: Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) kicks off the season.
- 5 May 22-24, 2026: Canadian Grand Prix.
- 6 June 5-7, 2026: Monaco Grand Prix.
- 7 June 12-14, 2026: Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya race.
- 8 July 3-5, 2026: British Grand Prix (Silverstone).
- 9 August 21-23, 2026: Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort) for the final time.
- 10 September 11-13, 2026: Madrid enters the schedule.
- 11 December 4-6, 2026: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concludes the season.
- Madrid gains a new F1 race
- Imola loses its race
- New regulations and teams will change the sport
- Potential reduction in carbon emissions due to calendar changes
What: Madrid is joining the Formula One calendar for the 2026 season with a new circuit, replacing Imola. The season will have 24 races, new regulations, and new teams like Cadillac.
When: 2026 Formula One season (March 6-8 in Melbourne, Sept 11-13 in Madrid, Dec 4-6 in Abu Dhabi). Monaco Grand Prix moves to June 5-7. Canadian Grand Prix moves to May 22-24. Dutch Grand Prix final time Aug 21-23. British Grand Prix July 3-5.
Where: Melbourne, Abu Dhabi, Madrid, Imola, Barcelona, Monaco, Miami, Zandvoort, Silverstone, Emilia Romagna, Circuit de Catalunya.
Why: To introduce new venues, new regulations (aerodynamics, power units, 100% sustainable fuel), and new automotive brands to the sport, while also optimizing the calendar for carbon emissions reduction.
How: F1 management (Stefano Domenicali) announced the calendar changes and new additions.