A Season That Starts Down Under
A Global Puzzle with a Greener Goal
One clash to note: Montréal’s Grand Prix now coincides with the Indy 500. A rare scheduling head-to-head that’s sure to divide hardcore motorsport fans. And here’s the headline grabber, Monaco’s iconic race moves to June running June 5–7 as the glittering kickoff to the European leg. Tennis and Grand PrixTM fans are going to be stretched between Monaco and the French Open finals in Paris!
Europe Gets the Spotlight All Summer
Fans, be warned: some weekends may test your loyalty. Barcelona lands on the same dates as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Hope you’ve got a split screen ready.
A Grand Finale Across Two Continents
2026 F1 Calendar at a Glance
1. Australia – Melbourne (6–8)
2. China – Shanghai (13–15)
3. Japan – Suzuka (27–29)
April
4. Bahrain – Sakhir (10–12)
5. Saudi Arabia – Jeddah (17–19)
May
6. USA – Miami (1–3)
7. Canada – Montréal (22–24)
June & July
8. Monaco (5–7)
9. Spain – Barcelona (12–14)
10. Austria – Spielberg (26–28)
11. UK – Silverstone (July 3–5)
12. Belgium – Spa-Francorchamps (July 17–19)
13. Hungary – Budapest (July 24–26)
August & September
14. Netherlands – Zandvoort (Aug 21–23)
15. Italy – Monza (Sept 4–6)
16. Spain – Madrid (Sept 11–13)
17. Azerbaijan – Baku (Sept 25–26)
October to December
18. Singapore (Oct 9–11)
19. USA – Austin (Oct 23–25)
20. Mexico – Mexico City (Oct 30 – Nov 1)
21. Brazil – São Paulo (Nov 6–8)
22. USA – Las Vegas (Nov 19–21)
23. Qatar – Lusail (Nov 27–29)
24. UAE – Abu Dhabi (Dec 4–6)
So, where will the 2026 title be won? On the streets of Monaco or the rain-soaked curves of Spa? The blazing streets of Singapore perhaps? Or under the desert lights of Abu Dhabi? Only time will tell. But one thing is already guaranteed: all eyes will be on Monaco in June, as the world’s most iconic street circuit takes on a new slot in the calendar, and perhaps even greater significance. For home hero Charles Leclerc, it’s another golden opportunity to write history on familiar streets at the peak of summer. Already having won his first Monaco Grand PrixTM, a second triumph would make him the first to climb the pinnacle twice. If ever there were a time for the young ace to chase glory in the Principality, 2026 might just be it.