The F1 Calendar
The 2026 Formula 1 season features 24 Grand Prix races spread across five continents, running from March through December. It is the 77th running of the Formula One World Championship.
The season opens with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 6 and concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina on December 6.
2026 Race Calendar
| Round | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian GP | Albert Park, Melbourne | Mar 8 | |
| 2 | Chinese GP | Shanghai International Circuit | Mar 15 | Yes |
| 3 | Japanese GP | Suzuka Circuit | Mar 29 | |
| 4 | Bahrain GP | Bahrain International Circuit | Apr 12 | |
| 5 | Saudi Arabian GP | Jeddah Corniche Circuit | Apr 19 | |
| 6 | Miami GP | Miami International Autodrome | May 3 | Yes |
| 7 | Canadian GP | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | May 24 | Yes |
| 8 | Monaco GP | Circuit de Monaco | Jun 7 | |
| 9 | Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Jun 14 | |
| 10 | Austrian GP | Red Bull Ring | Jun 28 | |
| 11 | British GP | Silverstone Circuit | Jul 5 | Yes |
| 12 | Belgian GP | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Jul 19 | |
| 13 | Hungarian GP | Hungaroring | Jul 26 | |
| 14 | Dutch GP | Circuit Zandvoort | Aug 23 | Yes |
| 15 | Italian GP | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | Sep 6 | |
| 16 | Spanish GP (Madrid) | Madrid Street Circuit, IFEMA | Sep 13 | |
| 17 | Azerbaijan GP | Baku City Circuit | Sep 26 | |
| 18 | Singapore GP | Marina Bay Street Circuit | Oct 11 | Yes |
| 19 | United States GP | Circuit of the Americas, Austin | Oct 25 | |
| 20 | Mexican GP | Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez | Nov 1 | |
| 21 | São Paulo GP | Interlagos | Nov 8 | |
| 22 | Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas Street Circuit | Nov 21 | |
| 23 | Qatar GP | Lusail International Circuit | Nov 29 | |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi GP | Yas Marina Circuit | Dec 6 |
New for 2026
The Spanish Grand Prix moves to a brand new street circuit in Madrid built around the IFEMA convention center. Spain now hosts two races, with the Barcelona-Catalunya GP remaining as a separate event.
Championship Format
Formula 1 awards two separate World Championships each season: the Drivers' Championship and the Constructors' Championship. Both are decided by accumulating points across all 24 races.
Drivers' Championship
Each of the 22 drivers earns points based on their finishing position in every Grand Prix and Sprint race. The driver with the most points at the end of the season is crowned World Drivers' Champion. The defending champion for 2026 is Lando Norris.
Constructors' Championship
The Constructors' Championship combines the points scored by both drivers on the same team. This title reflects overall team performance, including car design, strategy, pit stops, and reliability. The defending constructors' champion for 2026 is McLaren-Mercedes.
How Points Are Awarded
Points are given to the top 10 finishers in each Grand Prix:
- 1st: 25 points
- 2nd: 18 points
- 3rd: 15 points
- 4th: 12 points
- 5th: 10 points
- 6th: 8 points
- 7th: 6 points
- 8th: 4 points
- 9th: 2 points
- 10th: 1 point
Sprint races award points to the top 8 finishers:
- 1st: 8 points
- 2nd: 7 points
- 3rd: 6 points
- 4th: 5 points
- 5th: 4 points
- 6th: 3 points
- 7th: 2 points
- 8th: 1 point
Key Change Since 2025
The bonus point for setting the fastest lap during a race has been removed. Championship standings are now determined purely by finishing positions in Grand Prix and Sprint races.
Sprint Weekends
Six of the 24 race weekends feature a shorter Sprint race on Saturday in addition to the main Grand Prix on Sunday. The 2026 Sprint weekends are:
- China
- Miami
- Canada
- Great Britain
- Netherlands
- Singapore