2026 F1 calendar: Full 24-race schedule and start times
F1 announces its 2026 schedule: 24 races on the calendar as Imola is dropped, Madrid arrives and the Canadian Grand Prix clashes directly with the Indianapolis 500
www.motorsportmagazine.comThe Canada Grand Prix isset for late May on the third weekend, aligning with a shift that moves Monaco earlier and might form an Americas double-header with Miami. The 2026 calendar includes 24 races and clashes with the Indianapolis 500. Canada is penciled in as May 22-24 during that period, while Monaco and Madrid are part of the European swing changes. Significant calendar shift for 2026 highlights regionalisation of Grands Prix, impacting the Canadian event’s positioning. Madrid arrives as part of the European swing alterations. The overall plan emphasises regional blocks to improve sustainability and carbon footprint. Imola no longer on the calendar in 2026, with the Canada-Indianapolis clash notable that year. The weekend schedule pieces include practice, qualifying, and the race wrapped up within the May window.