Round 14: 2026 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Round 16: Malaysia 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Round 17: Singapore 2026 Singapore Grand Prix Round 18: United States 2026 United States Grand Prix Round 19: Mexico City 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix 30 Oct – 01 Nov Round 20: Brazil 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Round 21: Las Vegas 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix Round 22: Qatar 2026 Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Round 1: Australia 2026 Australian Grand Prix 2026 Chinese Grand Prix 2026 Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 Miami Grand Prix Round 5: Canada 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Round 6: Monaco 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Round 7: Barcelona 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Round 8: Austria 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Round 9: Britain 2026 British Grand Prix Round 10: Belgium 2026 Belgian Grand Prix Round 11: Hungary 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Round 12: Netherlands 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Round 13: Italy 2026 Italian Grand Prix The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, which the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) recognises as the pinnacle of open-wheel racing, would see drivers and teams compete in a planned 24-race schedule, reduced to 22 races in March due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The 2026 season introduced significant regulatory changes, including a new power unit formula and the introduction of active aerodynamics. Audi officially entered Formula One as a factory team following its acquisition of Sauber in 2024 , developing and running its proprietary power units. Cadillac made its debut in Formula One, powered by Ferrari engines, becoming the series’ eleventh team—the first expansion since Haas in 2016. Honda , via its Honda Racing Corporation subsidiary, would partner exclusively with Aston Martin , supplying bespoke power units as their previous collaboration with Red Bull Racing concluded at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, Ford returned to Formula One after a 22-year absence, partnering with Red Bull Powertrains to supply engine assistance to both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls teams. Renault exited Formula One engine supply for the first time since 1988 at the end of 2025. Alpine , previously powered by Renault engines, moved to Mercedes customer power units for the upcoming season. In the biggest shakeup in F1 History , there were widespread regulatory changes affecting the size of the cars, aerodynamics, and power units. McLaren , the 2025 Constructors’ Champions , would hope to earn a third consecutive title, and their first in the new 2026 regulations era. Qualifying Changes With the grid going from 20 to 22 drivers, qualifying changed slightly in 2026. Q1 (18 minutes): With 22 drivers heading out to set lap times, only 16 drivers would advance to Q2, the rest from positions 17 to 22 – that was 16 to 20 in 2025. Q2 (15 minutes): The remaining 16 drivers go again. This round is about getting into the top 10. If they fell short, those drivers started from 11th to 16th. Q3 (13 minutes): The top 10 fight for the front row. The fastest lap earns P1, while P2 secured a spot on the front row. The FIA also announced the final part of qualifying would increase from 12 minutes to 13 minutes from this season. Qualifying was still scheduled for one hour to compensate for the minor change; the interval between Q2 and Q3 was reduced from eight to seven minutes. New regulations governing power units came into effect for the 2026 Formula One season. The revised power units would maintain an output of over 1,000 bhp (750 kW), though the composition of this power would shift significantly. The existing turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 internal combustion engines, used since 2014, would continue; however, the Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H) would be eliminated. In place, the output of the Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) would increase from 160 bhp (120 kW) to 470 bhp (350 kW). As a result, the combustion engine’s output would decrease from 850 bhp (630 kW) to 540 bhp (400 kW). Additionally, fuel flow rates would now be regulated based on energy content instead of fuel mass, and all power units would use fully sustainable fuels. Car Size and Aerodynamics On 6 June 2024 , the initial concept for the 2026 cars was unveiled, highlighting notable aerodynamic and dimensional changes. Active aerodynamics were introduced on both the front and rear wings, while the existing Drag Reduction System (DRS) was abandoned. The car’s wheelbase was shortened from 360 cm (140 in) to 340 cm (130 in), the width reduced from 200 cm (79 in) to 190 cm (75 in), and the minimum vehicle mass lowered by 30 kg (66 lb). Tyre widths were reduced by 2.5 cm (0.98 in) at the front and 3.0 cm (1.2 in) at the rear. In October 2024, the FIA revised its initial aerodynamic plans, reducing the targeted downforce decrease for the 2026 cars from over 40% to approximately 15% compared to the 2022–2025 vehicles. Consequently, the projected lap-time differential was revised, making the 2026 generation about two seconds slower per lap instead of the originally anticipated four seconds. With F1 ditching the Drag Reduction System (DRS) in favour of active aerodynamics—movable front and rear wings designed to boost overtaking and on-track excitement- drivers would have two aerodynamic modes at their disposal: Corner Mode: Adjusts wing angles for higher downforce and improved grip through corners. Straight Mode: Flattens the wings to reduce drag, maximising speed on straights. While drivers could control when to switch modes, usage would be restricted to FIA-approved safe zones, typically long straights lasting over three seconds. This shift placed a greater emphasis on driver skill and strategy, ushering in a new era in which overtaking becomes a more tactical, calculated art. Summary of new terminology Available to drivers running within one second of the car ahead, Overtake Mode allowed the deployment of additional power to initiate a pass. Replacing DRS , it supported wheel-to-wheel racing and could be used either in a single burst or strategically across a lap. A driver-activated energy deployment function from the Energy Recovery System (ERS) , usable in both offensive and defensive situations. Boost Mode delivered maximum combined engine and battery power at the press of a button, regardless of position on the track. Adjustable front and rear wing elements that changed angle dynamically in designated high-speed sections, switching between Corner and Straight modes. This allowed strategic adaptability and ensured the car’s full power potential was translated into usable on-track performance through improved grip. Drivers could replenish battery energy through recovery under braking, throttle lift at the end of straights, and even through partial-throttle application in certain corners. Safety Features Significant safety enhancements were also planned for 2026. The Front Impact Structure (FIS) would adopt a new two-stage design intended to remain attached to the survival cell even after primary collisions, providing enhanced protection against subsequent impacts. Additionally, side-intrusion protection around the cockpit and fuel cell area was improved to better safeguard critical regions without increasing overall vehicle weight. The strength of the roll hoop was increased, able to withstand loads up from 16G to 20G, aligning Formula One with other single-seater racing standards. Correspondingly, load-testing requirements for the roll hoop rose from 141 kN to 167 kN. New lateral safety lights were mandated to indicate the status of the Energy Recovery System (ERS) when a car stops on track, offering crucial visual warnings about potential electrical hazards to drivers, marshals, and emergency responders. Following a Pirelli tyre test in Mexico City during late 2025 , the Italian manufacturer – operating under the FIA’s watchful eye – announced which compounds would be homologated on 15 December 2025 . Meanwhile, the tyre construction for the 2026 season had already been wrapped up on 1 September 2025 , signed off only after what insiders described as a forensic balancing act front-to-rear, particularly with active aerodynamics set to make their competitive debut. Development work was based on projected data supplied by the teams themselves, with simulations focused on the loads and speeds expected toward the end of the 2026 season. Validation came courtesy of mule cars tuned to emulate the next generation of machinery, hammering through track tests to put every candidate compound through its paces. That, however, added a level of difficulty: the tyres could not yet be tested on genuine 2026 cars, and those would be running 18-inch tyres that are marginally narrower than the 2025 versions. For dry conditions, Pirelli confirmed a five-strong lineup running from the hardest C1 to the softest C5. Each compound had been positioned in line with the late 2025 range, with thermal degradation targets designed to encourage varied strategic thinking across an exceptionally diverse global calendar. Pirelli also revealed that the decision not to homologate a sixth dry compound, the famously soft C6 used in 2025, was purely from a performance standpoint. In its words, the C6 was dropped “because it was impossible to meet a delta requirement.” The test laps in Mexico demonstrated that the speed deficit between the C5 and C6 prototypes was simply too small and delivered no substantial performance upside. Intermediates and Full Wets would join the lineup. Mid-season Rule Changes On the 20th April , the FIA revealed tweaks to the regulations after the opening three rounds of the 2026 season, focusing on improving performance and safety in the hope of more “flat-out driving”. They included: Adjustments to energy management parameters, including a reduction in maximum permitted recharge from 8MJ to 7MJ, aimed at reducing excessive harvesting and encouraging more consistent flat-out driving. This change targeted a maximum superclip duration reduced to approximately 2-4 seconds per lap. Peak superclip power increased to 350kW, previously being 250kW, further reducing the time spent recharging, and reducing driver workload on energy management. This would also be applied in Race conditions. The number of events where alternative lower energy limits may apply was increased from 8 to 12 races, allowing greater adaptation to circuit characteristics. The maximum power available through the Boost in race conditions was now capped at +150kW (or the car’s current power level at activation if higher) limiting sudden performance differentials. MGU-K deployment was maintained at 350kW in key acceleration zones (from corner exit to braking point, including overtaking zones) but would be limited to 250kW in other parts of the lap. These measures were designed to reduce excessive closing speeds while maintaining overtaking opportunities and overall performance characteristics. A new “low power start detection” system was developed, capable of identifying cars with abnormally low acceleration shortly after clutch release. In such cases, an automatic MGU-K deployment would be triggered to ensure a minimum level of acceleration and mitigate start-related risks without introducing any sporting advantage. An associated visual warning system was introduced, activating flashing lights (rear and lateral) on affected cars to alert following drivers. A reset of the energy counter at the start of the formation lap was implemented to correct a previously identified system inconsistency. Tyre blanket temperatures for intermediate tyres were increased following driver feedback in order to improve initial grip and tyre performance in wet conditions. Maximum ERS deployment was reduced, limiting torque and improving car control in low-grip conditions. The rear light systems were simplified, with clearer and more consistent visual cues to improve visibility and reaction time for following drivers in poor conditions. 2026 F1 Entries drivers and teams Cadillac entered Formula One as the series’ eleventh team, marking both Cadillac’s debut in the championship and the first new team on the grid since Haas joined in 2016. Cadillac would use Ferrari -supplied power units and gearboxes. Previously, Cadillac attempted to enter Formula One in partnership with Andretti Global. Coinciding with new engine regulations, three new engine manufacturers would join Formula One: Audi entered the sport by acquiring the existing Sauber team. Sauber had competed as Kick Sauber with Ferrari engines in the 2024 and 2025 seasons before transitioning into the official Audi factory team in 2026. This change positioned Haas and the new entrant Cadillac as Ferrari’s two customer teams. Ford returned to Formula One for the first time since 2004 , partnering with Red Bull Powertrains. They would help supply engine knowledge and technologies to Red Bull Racing and its sister team, Racing Bulls, via Red Bull Powertrains. Honda, previously aligned with Red Bull Powertrains since their partial exit in 2021 , would fully separate and re-enter Formula One independently under its Honda Racing Corporation brand, supplying engines exclusively to Aston Martin . Aston Martin had been powered by Mercedes since rejoining Formula One. Honda previously collaborated with Jordan , Aston Martin’s predecessor, from 1998 to 2002 . Renault ceased engine supply to Alpine starting from 2026 due to underwhelming performance throughout the hybrid power unit era since 2014. This was the first season without Renault or French-licensed engines since 1988. Alpine transitioned from a full works team to a customer team, using Mercedes-supplied engines and gearboxes from the 2026 season onward. Cadillac Leadership Change Mid-Debut Season In a shock move on August 12 , 2026, Cadillac appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal following the sudden dismissal of Graeme Lowdon, just 11 races into the American manufacturer’s debut Formula 1 season. Although Cadillac described the move as a “planned leadership transition”, chief executive Dan Towriss confirmed it was his decision and that Lowdon was informed only hours before the announcement. Lowdon had led the project since December 2024, overseeing Cadillac’s preparations for its 2026 entry and the recruitment of experienced drivers Perez and Bottas. Cadillac turn to Marcin Budkowski after shock Graeme Lowdon exit in debut F1 season Cadillac turn to Marcin Budkowski after shock Graeme Lowdon exit in debut F1 season Budkowski took charge with Cadillac, the only team at that time yet to score a point in 2026, and after Perez and Bottas suffered nine Grand Prix retirements between them across the opening 11 rounds. The former Prost , Ferrari , McLaren , FIA and Renault / Alpine figure brought extensive technical and management experience, with his focus set on improving reliability, car development and the team’s operational processes within the cost cap. His first race in charge was the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort from August 21 to August 23 , beginning a new phase in Cadillac’s attempt to progress from F1 newcomer to competitive constructor. Various drivers had running contracts into 2026, but in 2025 many teams were yet to announce their 2026 and beyond driver lineups. One of the most exciting aspects of Cadillac’s F1 journey was the speculation surrounding driver choices. Early rumours pointed towards experienced racers and promising young talent from IndyCar and Formula 2. Drivers like Colton Herta, a star in Andretti’s IndyCar program, and Felipe Drugovich, the 2022 Formula 2 champion, were among the top contenders rumoured for a seat. Cadillac has stressed that driver selection would prioritise performance, potential, and global marketability. Alongside drivers from the existing Andretti stable, experienced Formula 1 race winners Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas had been linked to the new entry after losing their seats with Red Bull and Sauber at the end of the 2024 season . The team had also expressed a strong interest in including at least one American driver in its debut lineup. Then, on 25 August 2025 , Cadillac made headlines by confirming Pérez and Bottas as its first-ever driver lineup for its much-anticipated Formula 1 debut in 2026. Both brought a wealth of experience back to the grid after a year away. With Cadillac’s bold entrance into the sport and two proven race-winners behind the wheel, excitement was sky-high. The final three seats of the 2026 season were decided on 2 December 2025 , two days after a dramatic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix . Sadly for Yuki Tsunoda and his fans, he was dropped as a full-time driver for Red Bull Racing , assuming a reserve and simulator role with both teams. In his place, 2025 rookie Isack Hadjar stepped up to replace him from the sister Racing Bulls team. Liam Lawson was retained at Racing Bulls, joined by F2 star, Red Bull Racing Junior and British driver, Arvid Lindblad . The only rookie driver on the grid. Ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix , on 19 August , it was announced that Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar would miss the weekend after suffering a wrist injury during routine training. Liam Lawson stepped up from Racing Bulls to partner Max Verstappen , a return to the senior Red Bull team after being dropped just two races into the 2025 season. Yuki Tsunoda replaced Lawson at Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad , giving the Japanese driver an opportunity to return to the F1 grid as he targeted a full-time seat for 2027 . 2026 F1 Pre-Season Testing Teams enjoyed an expanded testing schedule, comprising three separate sessions, each lasting three days. This increase in testing time was designed to accommodate the significant changes resulting from new chassis and engine regulations. The first was a private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 26–30 January. The second and third were held at the Bahrain International Circuit on 11–13 February and on 18–20 February. Barcelona Shakedown Isack Hadjar set the early pace as F1’s 2026 pre-season testing began in Barcelona, topping both the morning session and the overall timesheets with a 1:18.159 for Red Bull. George Russell finished second after taking over the Mercedes in the afternoon, with Alpine’s Franco Colapinto third, on a day where lap times were largely unrepresentative due to the early stage of running. F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 1 in Barcelona F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 1 in Barcelona The behind-closed-doors shakedown featured only seven teams, with McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Williams absent, and was disrupted by red flags and technical issues. Haas’ Esteban Ocon led the way on mileage with 154 laps, while Cadillac endured a cautious day as Sergio Perez focused on installation running, and Hadjar ultimately held on to P1 after a late exchange of fastest laps with Russell. Day 2 of F1 2026 testing in Barcelona was heavily shaped by rain, with Red Bull and Ferrari the only teams running. Max Verstappen briefly triggered a red flag early on after running through the gravel, before sharing wet and dry running with Charles Leclerc, who logged the bulk of Ferrari’s mileage and set an unofficial best of around 1:20.8 in damp conditions. As rain arrived earlier than expected, both drivers continued on wet tyres, with Leclerc completing 66 laps and Verstappen 27. F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 2 in Barcelona F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 2 in Barcelona Red Bull’s day ended prematurely in the afternoon when Isack Hadjar crashed the RB22 at the final corner, damaging the rear wing and bringing running to a halt with around 30 minutes remaining. Hadjar, who topped Day 1, had taken over from Verstappen to gain wet-weather experience, while Ferrari later handed their car to Lewis Hamilton. With Red Bull the only team to run across both days so far, the incident left them weighing repair time against their remaining permitted test days. Mercedes continued their strong start to Formula 1’s 2026 era on the third day of the Barcelona shakedown, with Kimi Antonelli setting the fastest time so far and George Russell close behind after extensive running in cold conditions. The team completed the most mileage of the day, focusing on reliability and long runs rather than outright pace, and expressed optimism about the feel of the new, lighter cars ahead of competitive testing later in the year. F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 3 in Barcelona F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 3 in Barcelona Attention also centred on McLaren as reigning world champion Lando Norris completed the first on-track running of the new MCL40, sporting the No 1 for the first time. Norris described the debut as productive and focused on understanding systems rather than performance. Elsewhere, Alpine logged solid mileage, Racing Bulls exceeded 100 laps, while Haas and Audi both faced reliability interruptions. The penultimate day of Formula 1’s first 2026 pre-season test in Barcelona was marked by a clear split between reliability and disruption. McLaren’s running was limited when a fuel system issue hampered Oscar Piastri’s afternoon, restricting the team to just 48 laps. Aston Martin also endured a frustrating return to the track, with Lance Stroll completing only a handful of laps before his Adrian Newey-inspired AMR26 stopped on circuit, bringing out the only red flag of the day during the team’s long-awaited first appearance of the test. F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 4 in Barcelona F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 4 in Barcelona In contrast, Mercedes and Ferrari enjoyed productive and confidence-boosting outings. Mercedes completed the final day of its permitted running in strong form, with George Russell setting the fastest time of the week as the team amassed significant mileage. Ferrari also logged heavy running, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc combining for more than 170 laps, reinforcing the sense that the Scuderia had made a solid start to Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations. Lewis Hamilton finished Formula 1’s first pre-season test of the 2026 era on top after setting the fastest lap of the five-day Barcelona running for Ferrari. His late-session time of 1:16.348 on Friday edged Mercedes driver George Russell’s Thursday benchmark and underlined a promising start for Ferrari under the new regulations, with Hamilton noting the team is in a stronger position than at the same stage in 2024. F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 5 in Barcelona F1 2026 testing: Everything we learned from Day 5 in Barcelona McLaren emerged as Ferrari’s closest challenger, with world champion Lando Norris second fastest ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Max Verstappen logged 118 laps for Red Bull on its return to action. Fernando Alonso completed a clean first outing in the Aston Martin AMR26, as teams concluded a tightly regulated test that offered early clues — but no firm answers — about the competitive order for 2026. Bahrain Pre-Season Test Lando Norris set the benchmark on the opening day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, edging out Max Verstappen by just 0.129s. Charles Leclerc followed in third, as teams began unlocking performance from radically redesigned cars. F1 2026 Pre-Season testing: Day 1 in Bahrain F1 2026 Pre-Season testing: Day 1 in Bahrain Beyond outright pace, reliability and mileage were central themes. Verstappen led the lap charts with over 130 laps, while Esteban Ocon also surpassed 100 laps. A brief red flag for Nico Hulkenberg provided minor disruption, but overall it was a productive first day as teams gathered crucial data ahead of the remaining sessions. Charles Leclerc led the way on Thursday in Bahrain, setting a morning time of 1m 34.273s that remained unbeaten through to the evening session. He finished comfortably ahead of Lando Norris and Oliver Bearman, with all three drivers surpassing 100 laps despite intermittent stoppages. Mercedes split duties between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, though Antonelli’s morning was severely limited by a power unit issue, leaving Russell to secure fourth overall. F1 2026 Pre-Season testing: Day 2 in Bahrain F1 2026 Pre-Season testing: Day 2 in Bahrain Elsewhere, Isack Hadjar rebounded from early technical issues to finish fifth, while Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg continued preparations for their debut season. Several drivers encountered minor disruptions, including Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, as Race Control also conducted systems checks late in the day. Teams would now analyse their findings before returning for the final day of testing on Friday. Mercedes concluded the opening 2026 Bahrain pre-season test in emphatic fashion, with Kimi Antonelli leading George Russell to secure a 1-2 finish on the final day. Antonelli’s 1m 33.669s lap edged out Russell’s morning benchmark, while Lewis Hamilton placed third for Ferrari after a full day of long-run work that ended with a late stoppage. Oscar Piastri impressed with extensive mileage for McLaren, finishing fourth ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. F1 2026 Pre-Season testing: Day 3 in Bahrain F1 2026 Pre-Season testing: Day 3 in Bahrain Elsewhere, Haas, Alpine and Audi filled out the midfield positions, with several drivers experiencing lock-ups as teams continued to understand their new-generation cars. Lance Stroll admitted Aston Martin are currently “around four-and-a-half seconds off the pace”, while Cadillac overcame an early red flag to log significant mileage. With one Bahrain test complete, teams now turned their focus to analysing data before returning to Sakhir on February 18–20 for the final pre-season session. George Russell led the way on Day 1 of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, setting a 1m 33.459s to edge Oscar Piastri by just 0.010s under the floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit. Charles Leclerc’s morning benchmark secured third, while improving track conditions in the cooler evening air played a decisive role in the late reshuffle at the top. Russell also completed the most laps of any driver, underlining Mercedes’ productive start. F1 2026 Pre-Season Testing 2: Day 1 in Bahrain F1 2026 Pre-Season Testing 2: Day 1 in Bahrain The afternoon featured a brief red flag after Lance Stroll beached his Aston Martin in the gravel at Turn 11, while teams focused on gathering data, race simulations, and start procedures. With only two days of testing remaining before the season opener in Australia, every run carried added weight — and with Verstappen set to return to action on Thursday, the competitive picture was expected to evolve further. Kimi Antonelli led the way on Day 2 of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, clocking a 1m 32.803s lap to head Oscar Piastri by 0.058s and Max Verstappen by just over three-tenths. The afternoon session saw fluctuating conditions and changing leaders, with Verstappen and Piastri both enjoying spells at the top before Antonelli secured the fastest time in the final hour. Verstappen also completed the most laps of the day with 139. F1 2026 Pre-Season Testing 2: Full Report F1 2026 Pre-Season Testing 2: Full Report Fernando Alonso caused a red flag after stopping on track, limiting his running to 68 laps, while Lewis Hamilton worked to recover mileage after a quiet morning. Several teams conducted soft-tyre runs as dusk fell, and the session concluded with a practice race-start procedure, one Ferrari dominated. Charles Leclerc concluded Formula 1’s final pre-season test in Bahrain with an emphatic fastest lap, finishing 0.879 seconds clear of Lando Norris and reinforcing Ferrari’s status as genuine contenders heading into the Australian Grand Prix. Beyond the headline time, Leclerc’s full race simulation in the heat of the afternoon further underlined Ferrari’s competitiveness, while Mercedes — despite strong long-run pace across the test — appeared to keep some performance in hand. Max Verstappen and George Russell were closest in pursuit but unable to match Ferrari’s outright speed on Friday. F1 2026 Pre-Season Testing 2: Day 3 in Bahrain F1 2026 Pre-Season Testing 2: Day 3 in Bahrain Elsewhere, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli lost significant track time due to an engine issue, while Aston Martin endured a troubled test, with Lance Stroll completing just six laps amid ongoing reliability concerns. Alpine and Haas look poised to head the midfield battle, with Racing Bulls, Audi and Williams close behind. As teams headed to Melbourne, the early signs pointed to a compelling Ferrari-versus-Mercedes contest at the front. 2026 Formula 1 Race Calendar In 2026, Formula 1 introduced the Madrid circuit to hold the Spanish Grand Prix as the closing event of the sport’s uninterrupted European leg. Set for 11–13 September , the new race marked Madrid’s debut on the calendar and took over from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, while the total number of races remained unchanged at 24. The addition of Madrid was part of a wider effort to optimise logistics and lower carbon emissions across the season. Among the reshuffled dates, the Canadian Grand Prix moved from its usual early June slot to 22–24 May . This shift moved it directly after the Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for 1–3 May, allowing teams to streamline freight movement between the two North American events. Meanwhile, the Monaco Grand Prix was pushed back and would now take place on 5–7 June, filling the space left vacant by Canada’s rescheduling. These calendar adjustments were aimed at improving transport efficiency throughout the season. Following the Monaco Grand Prix during the first weekend of June, the Formula 1 calendar stayed within Europe until the Madrid round, before shifting continents once more for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, scheduled for 25–27 September , which began the final international leg of the season. These scheduling adjustments aligned with F1’s updated regulations, which now require the use of fully sustainable, 100% renewable fuels in the new generation of engines. The campaign kicked off in Melbourne, Australia, from 6–8 March . Bahrain, traditionally the season opener in recent years, would instead be staged in April to accommodate the timing of Ramadan. It was closely followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix just one week later. However, Formula 1 had to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The races had originally been planned as the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 season, with Bahrain set for April 10-12 and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on April 17-19. However, rising regional tensions and security concerns led the sport and the FIA to prioritise safety, with both events called off by the end of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. The cancellations reduced the 2026 championship calendar to 22 races. With little time available to organise replacements, potential alternative venues such as Portimao in Portugal and Imola in Italy were considered unlikely to step in. As a result, the season continued without the two Middle East rounds, creating a five-week gap between the Japanese Grand Prix (March 27-29) and the Miami Grand Prix (May 1-3). Notably, there was a change in the early part of the calendar: after Australia and China, there would now be a two-week gap to the Japanese Grands Prix in March, offering more breathing room compared to the tighter one-week turnaround seen in the 2025 season .

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone was confirmed for 3–5 July . Meanwhile, the Dutch Grand Prix would make its final appearance on the calendar, taking place at Zandvoort from 21–23 August . Barcelona continued to host a race, now called the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix , holding its usual mid-June spot on 12–14 June as it completed the final year of its current contract, that was extended to 2032, and to feature in a yearly rotation with the Belgian Grand Prix, in 2028 , 2030 and 2032 alongside the Madrid street race, which was now a permanent fixture on the calendar. The season concluded with two sets of back-to-back triple headers. The first trio began with the US Grand Prix in Austin from 23–25 October, followed by stops in Mexico and Brazil. The final stretch began with the Las Vegas Grand Prix from 19–21 November, then moved to Qatar and culminated in Abu Dhabi from 4–6 December , which wrapped up the championship. On 26 July , ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Bahrain Grand Prix was announced again, this time moved from Sakhir to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, which last hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2017 . 2026 F1 Sprint Race Calendar 2026 Formula 1 Race Reports Round 1: Australian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 8 March 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Albert Park Laps: 58 Circuit length: 5.278km 2025 winner: Lando Norris George Russell converted pole into victory in the season-opening 2026 Australian Grand Prix , leading home Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to seal a commanding 1-2 finish for the Silver Arrows. Charles Leclerc completed the podium for Ferrari , holding off Lewis Hamilton , who finished fourth after failing to find a way past his teammate in the closing stages. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen followed in fifth and sixth , respectively, while Oliver Bearman led the midfield for Haas’ charge in seventh, ahead of rookie Arvid Lindblad , Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto, and the Alpine of Pierre Gasly , who rounded out the top ten. Which F1 Team Has the Most 1-2 Finishes in Formula 1 History? Which F1 Team Has the Most 1-2 Finishes in Formula 1 History? Esteban Ocon finished just outside the points in 11th, followed by Alexander Albon , Liam Lawson , Franco Colapinto , Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez completing the classification. After taking the chequered flag, Russell guided his Mercedes towards the pit wall to celebrate with the team, declaring over the radio: “Very nice, very nice. I like this car. I like this engine!”—a fitting reaction as the Brit secured both his and Mercedes’ first win of the new season. Full Race Report 2026 Australian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Australian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 2: Chinese Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Shanghai International Circuit Laps: 56 Circuit length: 5.451km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri Kimi Antonelli converted his youngest-ever Formula 1 pole position into victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix , delivering a commanding performance to finish ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell . At 19 years, 6 months and 18 days, Antonelli became the second-youngest race winner in F1 history , behind only Max Verstappen . The race began dramatically when Lewis Hamilton , starting third for Ferrari , made an excellent launch and swept past both Mercedes cars into the lead. Hamilton briefly controlled the race, but Antonelli reclaimed the lead before the end of Lap 2 and quickly established control of the Grand Prix. Despite a brief scare when he ran slightly deep at the Turn 14 hairpin with four laps remaining, the Italian maintained his advantage to take the chequered flag 5.515 seconds ahead of Russell after 1:33:15.607. Russell, who had won Saturday’s Sprint race, recovered from losing ground behind the Ferraris after the Safety Car restart to secure second place and maintain his lead in the Drivers’ Championship after two rounds. Hamilton completed the podium in third, his first Grand Prix podium for Ferrari, after defending against team-mate Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth. Behind the leading quartet, Ollie Bearman produced an impressive drive to finish fifth for Haas . Antonelli’s landmark win secured Mercedes another dominant 1-2 finish and confirmed the young Italian as an early contender in the 2026 championship battle. Full Race Report 2026 Chinese Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Chinese Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 3: Japanese Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 29 March 2026 Race start time: 14:00 local time Circuit: Suzuka International Racing Course Laps: 53 Circuit length: 5.807km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen Kimi Antonelli produced a defining drive at Suzuka to claim victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix and move into the lead of the championship, the Mercedes driver converting opportunity into dominance to secure his second consecutive win. In doing so, the Italian also became the youngest championship leader in F1 history , at 19 years, 7 months, and 4 days, underlining both his rapid rise and Mercedes’ early-season authority. He took the chequered flag 13.722 seconds clear of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri , with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completing the podium after a race shaped by strategy and a pivotal Safety Car. Full race report… 2026 Japanese Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Japanese Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 20 Youngest Championship Leaders in F1 History 20 Youngest Championship Leaders in F1 History Bahrain Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 Race start time: Cancelled Circuit: Bahrain International Circuit Laps: 57 Circuit length: 5.412km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 19 April 2026 Race start time: Cancelled Circuit: Jeddah Corniche Circuit Laps: 50 Circuit length: 6.174km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were cancelled due to the Middle East conflict. F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Round 4: Miami Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 3 May 2026 Race start time: 16:00 local time (started at 13:00 due to incoming weather reports) Circuit: Miami International Autodrome Laps: 57 Circuit length: 5.412km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri After an unusually long five-week pause due to the war in the Middle East and Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia being cancelled from the calendar for safety reasons, Formula 1 returned to Florida for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix . Orginally round six, now round four of the season. After the forced break, it was Kimi Antonelli who claimed a dramatic victory at the Miami International Autodrome , securing his third consecutive win of the season after holding off sustained pressure from Lando Norris . The race began in chaotic fashion as Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc went three-wide into Turn 1, with contact sending Verstappen into a spin and shuffling the early order. Multiple lead changes followed, with several frontrunners taking turns at the front while early incidents triggered a Safety Car. As the race settled, it evolved into a direct fight between Antonelli and Norris, with the McLaren driver staying within range throughout the closing stages. Despite the pressure, Antonelli remained composed to take the win — becoming the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into victories. Norris finished 3.264 seconds behind in second, while Oscar Piastri secured third after a late overtake on Leclerc during a chaotic final two laps. Behind them, Leclerc dropped to sixth after a spin and being passed by George Russell and a recovering Verstappen, who climbed back to fifth. Lewis Hamilton finished seventh, while points were also scored by Franco Colapinto and both Williams drivers. Several retirements — including Pierre Gasly and Isack Hadjar — added to the drama, rounding off a chaotic and pivotal race in the 2026 season . 2026 Miami Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights 2026 Miami Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights 2026 Miami Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Miami Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 5: Canadian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 24 May 2026 Race start time: 16:00 local time Circuit: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Laps: 70 Circuit length: 4.361km 2025 winner: George Russell Kimi Antonelli claimed a commanding victory in a dramatic 2026 Canadian Grand Prix to extend his lead in the 2026 F1 World Championship to 43 points after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the lead battle with a power unit failure. The pair had spent the opening stages locked in a fierce fight for victory around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve , repeatedly swapping positions and pushing each other to the limit following another Mercedes front-row lockout. Their rivalry intensified after several aggressive wheel-to-wheel moments before Russell’s race ended abruptly on Lap 30, triggering a Virtual Safety Car that reshaped the race strategically. Antonelli controlled the remainder of the Grand Prix after the restart and crossed the line more than 10 seconds clear of Lewis Hamilton , who delivered one of Ferrari’s strongest performances of the season to finish second after overtaking Max Verstappen late in the race. Verstappen secured his first podium of the year in third ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc , while Isack Hadjar continued his impressive campaign with fifth place for Red Bull . Franco Colapinto finished sixth for Alpine, with Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly following closely behind after a strong midfield battle. McLaren endured a disastrous afternoon after gambling on intermediate tyres at the start in drying conditions, forcing both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into early pit stops for slicks. Norris later retired with a gearbox issue after spending much of the race recovering through the field, while Piastri received a penalty for colliding with Alex Albon and finished outside the points in 11th. Elsewhere, Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso and Albon were among the retirements, while Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad failed to start due to a clutch problem on the grid. 2026 Canadian Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights 2026 Canadian Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights 2026 Canadian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Canadian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 6: Monaco Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 7 June 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Circuit de Monaco Laps: 78 Circuit length: 3.337km 2025 winner: Lando Norris Kimi Antonelli strengthened his lead in the championship by converting pole position into a dominant victory in a chaotic 2026 Monaco Grand Prix . The Mercedes driver controlled the race from the opening lap after Max Verstappen suffered an anti-stall issue at the start that dropped him down the order before ultimately ending his race. With one of his biggest rivals eliminated early, Antonelli steadily built an advantage over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the front of the field. While Antonelli remained largely untroubled, the race was filled with drama elsewhere. Lando Norris retired with a power issue for McLaren , while Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas suffered further brake problems after a difficult weekend. A late Safety Car was triggered when Lance Stroll crashed at the final corner with around 20 laps remaining, allowing teams to take advantage of a cheap pit stop and dramatically altering the strategic picture heading into the closing stages. The restart brought even more chaos when home favourite Leclerc crashed at the same corner as Stroll, forcing another interruption and ending his hopes of a podium finish in front of the Monaco crowd. The Ferrari driver’s retirement promoted Isack Hadjar to a maiden Red Bull podium alongside Hamilton, while Oscar Piastri finished fourth and Liam Lawson fifth. Racing Bulls also celebrated a double top-six finish through Arvid Lindblad , while Cadillac were denied what would have been their first Formula 1 point after Sergio Perez received a post-race 10-second penalty for being out of position on the grid at the final restart. Perez had crossed the line 10th, but the sanction dropped him to 15th and made him the final classified finisher. The penalty handed Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso their first points of the season. A week after the podium celebrations on June 12 , Pierre Gasly ‘s Monaco Grand Prix podium was reinstated after Alpine successfully overturned two five-second penalties that had initially demoted him from third to seventh place. Following a Right of Review request and the presentation of new evidence, the FIA rescinded both penalties, restoring Gasly to P3 and reshuffling the final classification, with Isack Hadjar dropping to fourth and several other drivers losing a position each. However, on 4 September , Gasly once again lost his third-place finish after McLaren and Red Bull successfully appealed a decision that overturned penalties he had received during the race. As a result, Red Bull’s Hadjar regained third place, while McLaren’s Piastri moved back up to fourth. Gasly was reclassified seventh, behind Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, who were restored to fifth and sixth respectively. Antonelli ultimately emerged from the madness untouched, securing his fifth victory of the season and extending his championship advantage. 2026 Monaco Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Monaco Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 7: Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Laps: 66 Circuit length: 4.675km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri (was the Spanish Grand Prix in 2025 ) Lewis Hamilton claimed a landmark first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari at the inaugural Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix , ending Mercedes ‘ unbeaten run in 2026 and securing his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years. Although Ferrari’s decision to start the Briton on the soft tyre initially failed to deliver an advantage off the line, the Scuderia’s bold three-stop strategy proved decisive. A perfectly timed Virtual Safety Car allowed Hamilton to gain a crucial free pit stop before he unleashed a series of rapid laps to build a race-winning margin over the Mercedes drivers and finally break through in Ferrari red. Behind him, George Russell converted pole position into second place after another strong weekend for Mercedes, while Lando Norris secured third for McLaren . The result produced Formula 1’s first all-British podium since 1968 and rewarded three of the championship’s leading protagonists. Russell’s afternoon became more complicated in the closing stages when team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli overtook him, only for the Italian’s race to unravel dramatically with a mechanical failure on Lap 62 of 66. Antonelli’s retirement denied Mercedes a potential double podium and significantly reduced his advantage in the 2026 F1 World Championship . Further back, Max Verstappen finished fourth ahead of Oscar Piastri and Isack Hadjar , while Alpine enjoyed one of its best results of the season with Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto finishing seventh and eighth, respectively. Racing Bulls continued their impressive form by placing Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad in the points, while reliability issues dominated the remainder of the field. Seven drivers failed to finish, including Antonelli, Charles Leclerc , Fernando Alonso , Lance Stroll , Nico Hulkenberg , Valtteri Bottas and Ollie Bearman , making Barcelona one of the most attritional races of the season. Despite the high retirement rate, the day belonged to Hamilton and Ferrari, whose breakthrough victory injected fresh life into both their campaign and the championship fight. 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 8: Austrian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 28 June 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Red Bull Ring Laps: 71 Circuit length: 4.318km 2025 winner: Lando Norris George Russell completed a near-perfect weekend at the Red Bull Ring by converting pole position into victory at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix , holding off a relentless late charge from Max Verstappe n to claim the seventh win of his Formula 1 career. The Mercedes driver controlled the race from the front after making a clean start, while Verstappen recovered impressively from fifth on the grid following his qualifying crash. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third, ensuring Mercedes strengthened its position in the 2026 F1 World Championship despite narrowly missing out on a 1-2 finish . The battle for victory intensified in the closing stages as Verstappen cut into Russell’s lead after the final round of pit stops, with Antonelli also closing rapidly on the Red Bull. Russell, however, remained composed under pressure and crossed the line 1.611 seconds ahead of Verstappen, who held off Antonelli by just 0.375s. Oscar Piastri finished fourth for McLaren ahead of Lewis Hamilton , while Isack Hadjar continued his strong weekend with sixth. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc followed in seventh and eighth, with Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad completing the points-paying positions. Further down the order, Audi narrowly missed out on the top 10 as Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg finished 11th and 12th, ahead of Pierre Gasly , Ollie Bearman , Franco Colapinto and Esteban Ocon . Alex Albon and Fernando Alonso were the final classified finishers after Lance Stroll retired with a suspected ERS issue and Carlos Sainz stopped on the main straight with an apparent electrical failure. Cadillac ‘s miserable weekend also ended in disappointment, with both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas retiring in the opening laps due to overheating brake problems, while Russell’s victory lifted him back to second in the Drivers’ Championship, reducing Antonelli’s advantage to 40 points. 2026 Austrian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Austrian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 9: British Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 5 July 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Silverstone Circuit Laps: 52 Circuit length: 5.891km 2025 winner: Lando Norris Charles Leclerc claimed a dramatic victory in the 2026 British Grand Prix after a late mechanical issue denied Kimi Antonelli what had looked set to be another crucial win in the championship. The Ferrari driver made a superb start to jump ahead of polesitter Antonelli at Turn 1, with Lewis Hamilton also overtaking the Mercedes before Antonelli recovered to second. Ferrari controlled the opening stages, although Antonelli briefly inherited the lead through the pit stop cycle before making his own stop on Lap 36 and setting off in pursuit of Leclerc. The race turned on Lap 41 when Antonelli suffered a suspected left-front wheel shield failure, forcing the Mercedes driver into the pits for repairs just as he was closing on the race leader. Two additional pit stops dropped the championship leader down the order, and his afternoon worsened further with a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits. A late crash for Max Verstappen on Lap 48 then brought out the Safety Car, freezing the field and ensuring the race finished under caution. Leclerc crossed the line to secure the ninth victory of his Formula 1 career ahead of George Russell, whose decision to stay out during the Safety Car period elevated him to second ahead of Hamilton. Lando Norris finished fourth for McLaren, with Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad continuing their impressive form in the points. Gabriel Bortoleto, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly completed the top 10, while Antonelli’s late misfortune saw him classified only 15th. 2026 British Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 British Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 British GP Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights 2026 British GP Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights Round 10: Belgian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Laps: 44 Circuit length: 7.004km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri Kimi Antonelli returned to the top step of the podium with a composed drive to win the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix , strengthening his lead in the championship after a dramatic afternoon at Spa-Francorchamps . The Mercedes driver briefly lost the lead to Max Verstappen on the opening lap after the Red Bull surged ahead through Eau Rouge, but Antonelli quickly reclaimed first place and controlled the race from the front. He withstood both a Safety Car restart and sustained late pressure from the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc to secure his sixth victory of the season, crossing the line 1.952 seconds clear of the Monegasque driver, while Verstappen completed the podium in third. The race’s defining moment behind the leaders came on the opening lap when George Russell ‘s hopes ended almost immediately after contact with his former teammate Lewis Hamilton . The incident sent the Mercedes driver spinning into the gravel and out of the race, dealing a significant blow to his championship challenge. Hamilton received a five-second time penalty for causing the collision and later faced a post-race investigation for an alleged unsafe release, but still recovered to finish fourth ahead of McLaren ‘s Oscar Piastri after another competitive showing from Ferrari. Further down the order, Isack Hadjar produced one of the drives of the day by charging from the back of the grid to finish sixth despite his 20-place grid penalty, while Lando Norris climbed from 13th to seventh after serving his own grid drop. Gabriel Bortoleto added more points for Audi in eighth, with Arvid Lindblad and Franco Colapinto completing the top 10. Pierre Gasly , Liam Lawson and Nico Hülkenberg narrowly missed out on the points, while Russell, Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll were among the retirements as Antonelli headed into the final race before Formula 1’s summer break with renewed momentum at the top of the championship. 2026 Belgian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Belgian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 11: Hungarian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 26 July 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Hungaroring Laps: 70 Circuit length: 4.381km 2025 winner: Lando Norris Lando Norris secured his and McLaren ‘s first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a commanding drive in the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix , converting pole position into victory after overcoming an early challenge from team-mate Oscar Piastri . Although Norris lost the lead to Piastri at Turn 2 on the opening lap, the Australian’s race unravelled after contact with Carlos Sainz following his second pit stop, before an apparent gearbox failure forced him to retire and handed Norris control of the race. The reigning World Champion never looked back, taking the chequered flag ahead of Max Verstappen and Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli . The race was further shaken up by a late Virtual Safety Car following Piastri’s retirement, prompting contrasting strategic decisions throughout the field. Verstappen and Antonelli stayed out after recently stopping to secure second and third, while Ferrari committed Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to three-stop strategies. Hamilton briefly emerged ahead of Antonelli after his final pit stop but was ordered behind once replays confirmed he had crossed the Virtual Safety Car timing line behind the Mercedes. A five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane then dropped Hamilton behind Leclerc in the final classification, leaving Ferrari to settle for fourth and fifth. Isack Hadjar finished sixth for Red Bull, while George Russell recovered from dropping to 19th after an anti-stall issue at the start to claim seventh. Racing Bulls continued their strong form with Liam Lawson eighth and Arvid Lindblad 10th, separated by Audi’s Nico Hülkenberg . Aston Martin enjoyed its most competitive weekend of the season following its major upgrade package, with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso finishing 13th and 14th respectively, while Piastri’s retirement and further mechanical failures for Cadillac duo Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez ensured a dramatic conclusion to the final race before Formula 1’s summer break . Full Race Report 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners F1’s Summer Break Explained: Why Formula 1 Stops Racing Every Season F1’s Summer Break Explained: Why Formula 1 Stops Racing Every Season Round 12: Dutch Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Circuit Zandvoort Laps: 72 Circuit length: 4.259km 2025 winner: Oscar Piastri Lando Norris claimed his second consecutive Grand Prix victory of 2026 with a superb drive at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix , overcoming a red flag , losing the lead and a late strategic threat to win the final race. The McLaren driver initially led from pole before the race was stopped after just one lap when home favourite Max Verstappen lost the rear of his Red Bull and crashed heavily into the barriers. Verstappen confirmed he was okay, but his race was over, bringing a dramatic and premature end to what could be his final Formula 1 appearance on home soil. At the restart, championship leader Kimi Antonelli jumped Norris to take the lead and initially built an advantage for Mercedes . Norris gradually closed back in as the race entered its final third before retaking first place, only for another strategic twist to arrive when Esteban Ocon stopped his Haas and triggered a late Virtual Safety Car. Antonelli took the opportunity to pit for fresh tyres while Norris and George Russell stayed out, with Mercedes subsequently swapping its drivers to release Antonelli into second for a potential late attack. Norris was ultimately untouchable, however, pulling clear to win by an impressive 11.536 seconds. Antonelli secured second to continue his strong championship campaign, while Russell resisted late pressure from Ferrari to complete the podium in third. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished fourth and fifth, ahead of Oscar Piastri , while Liam Lawson took seventh as the only Red Bull to reach the finish despite a 10-second penalty for a yellow flag infringement. Nico Hulkenberg followed his first points of the season in Hungary with eighth for Audi , Fernando Alonso recovered to ninth and Pierre Gasly completed the top 10. Behind them, a punishing race produced several retirements, with Alex Albon , Valtteri Bottas , Lance Stroll , Esteban Ocon, Ollie Bearman and Verstappen all failing to reach the chequered flag. Full Race Report 2026 Dutch Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Dutch Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Dutch GP Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights 2026 Dutch GP Sprint Race: Full Report & Highlights List of Red-flagged Formula One Races: When F1 Comes to a Stop List of Red-flagged Formula One Races: When F1 Comes to a Stop Round 13: Italian Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 6 September 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Laps: 53 Circuit length: 5.793km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen Kimi Antonelli produced a sensational 19th-to-first victory at Monza , passing Mercedes team-mate and championship rival George Russell in the closing stages to win the 2026 Italian Grand Prix by around four seconds. A mid-race Virtual Safety Car proved pivotal, with Antonelli switching to fresh medium tyres while Russell remained on used hards, allowing the championship leader to close rapidly despite a brief trip through the gravel during his pursuit. The victory carried enormous historical significance, making Antonelli the first Italian driver to win his home Grand Prix since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966 . After starting 19th because of an engine penalty, he recovered 18 positions across the 53-lap race to deliver one of the most remarkable Monza wins in recent memory and take a huge step towards his maiden World Championship. Russell finished second, with Max Verstappen completing the podium ahead of McLaren team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri . Lewis Hamilton salvaged sixth for Ferrari after Charles Leclerc crashed heavily at the final corner on lap two, while maiden polesitter Pierre Gasly slipped to seventh after struggling to maintain the front-running pace. Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto and Yuki Tsunoda completed the points, while Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll joined Leclerc in retirement. For Antonelli, however, the afternoon belonged to F1 history books: a home win from 19th, a 60-year Italian drought ended, and a colossal result in the fight for the title. Full Race Report 2026 Italian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Italian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Which F1 Team Has the Most 1-2 Finishes in Formula 1 History? Which F1 Team Has the Most 1-2 Finishes in Formula 1 History? Every Last-to-First Win in F1 History Every Last-to-First Win in F1 History Round 14: Spanish Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Circuito IFEMA Madrid “Madring” Laps: 57 Circuit length: 5.474km 2025 winner: n/a (Madrid did not feature on the 2025 calendar) Formula 1 broke new ground in Madrid, where the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix began a bold new era at the Madring. Staged around the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre, the fast, purpose-built street circuit made its championship debut as the final European race of the 2026 season—adding an unknown and potentially decisive challenge to the closing stages of the championship. At 5.4km (3.365 miles) and featuring 22 corners, the Madring was designed to test every dimension of a modern Formula 1 car. Its headline feature at La Monumental, a vast right-hander set to become the longest banked corner on the F1 calendar, but an entirely new circuit brought wider intrigue: unfamiliar braking points, evolving grip levels and little historical data for teams to rely on. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli arrived with momentum after winning at Monza, yet Madrid offered no guarantees for even the grid’s most in-form driver. Although the venue was new, Madrid’s relationship with Formula 1 stretched back decades. The Circuito del Jarama, north of the capital, hosted nine World Championship rounds between 1968 and 1981, with Niki Lauda and Gilles Villeneuve among its celebrated winners. Now the sport returned to the Spanish capital with a striking modern stage, a fresh technical puzzle and the promise of a Grand Prix capable of creating its own defining moments from the very first lap. Full Race Report 2026 Spanish Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Spanish Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners Round 15: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Baku City Circuit Laps: 51 Circuit length: 6.003km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen Round 16: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Race date: Sunday, 4 October 2026 Race start time: TBC Circuit: Sepang International Circuit Laps: 56 Circuit length: 5.543 km (3.444 mi) Round 17: Singapore Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Race start time: 20:00 local time Circuit: Marina Bay Street Circuit Laps: 62 Circuit length: 4.94km 2025 winner: George Russell Round 18: United States Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 Race start time: 15:00 local time Circuit: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Laps: 56 Circuit length: 5.513km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen Round 19: Mexico City Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 Race start time: 14:00 local time Circuit: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Laps: 71 Circuit length: 4.304km 2025 winner: Lando Norris Round 20: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 Race start time: 14:00 local time Circuit: Interlagos – Autodromo Jose Carlo Pace Laps: 71 Circuit length: 4.309km 2025 winner: Lando Norris Round 21: Las Vegas Grand Prix Race date: Saturday, 21 November 2026 Race start time: 20:00 local time Circuit: Las Vegas Strip Circuit Laps: 50 Circuit length: 6.201km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen Round 22: Qatar Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 Race start time: 19:00 local time Circuit: Lusail International Circuit Laps: 57 Circuit length: 5.38km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen Round 23: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race date: Sunday, 6 December 2026 Race start time: 17:00 local time Circuit: Yas Marina Circuit Laps: 58 Circuit length: 5.281km 2025 winner: Max Verstappen 2026 Formula 1 Race Results 2026 F1 Sprint Race Results 2026 Formula 1 Standings 2026 Driver standings 2026 Team standings 2026 F1 World Championship updates 2026 Spanish Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Spanish Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Italian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Italian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners 2026 Italian GP Qualifying: Gasly stuns Monza with maiden F1 pole 2026 Italian GP Qualifying: Gasly stuns Monza with maiden F1 pole