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2026 Formula 1 season guide: Full race calendar, session times and how to watch

The 2026 Formula 1 season at a glance

The 2026 Formula 1 season is underway, and the revised calendar now runs across multiple fronts — from the rescheduled early rounds to a late-season run that has been reshaped by the addition of the Malaysian Grand Prix. Below is the complete schedule with session times in both US Eastern Time (ET) and UK time.

Formula 1 cars on track during the 2026 season

June triple-header of European classics

The summer kicks off with the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (June 12-14) at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain — qualifying on June 13 and the race at 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. UK on June 14 — before heading to the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring (June 26-28), where the main race takes place on June 28 at 9 a.m. ET.

Silverstone sprints and Spa

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone (July 3-5) adds a sprint weekend, with Sprint Qualifying on July 3, the Sprint on July 4 and the main Grand Prix on July 5 at 10 a.m. ET. The Belgian Grand Prix follows at Spa-Francorchamps (July 17-19), with the race on July 19, before the paddock heads to the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring (July 24-26), which closes with the race on July 26 at 9 a.m. ET.

Summer break and return at Zandvoort

After a summer hiatus, racing resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort (August 21-23), another sprint weekend concluding with the Grand Prix on August 23. Italy's Monza follows on September 4-6, and Spain's new Madrid Street Circuit hosts its round on September 11-13.

The reshaped autumn run

The season's decisive stretch has been reorganised around the newly confirmed Malaysian Grand Prix. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit (September 24-26) opens the run, followed by the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay (October 9-11), which now carries a sprint format with the Sprint on October 10. The United States Grand Prix at Austin (October 23-25) and Mexico City Grand Prix (October 30-November 1) complete the North American leg.

Americas, Vegas and the Middle East finale

The São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos (November 6-8) and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 19-22) — with its overnight sessions and 1 a.m. ET race start on November 22 — lead into the season's finale. The Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail (November 27-29) and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina (December 4-6) close out 2026, with the championship decider scheduled for the December 6 finale — subject to the prevailing uncertainty around the region's events.

How to follow

Every session — from Free Practice 1 through qualifying and the Grand Prix — is broadcast across F1's traditional global partners and streaming platforms, with live timing and coverage available throughout the season.

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038805/2026/02/24/f1-schedule-dates-race-time-2026