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 isscheduled for May weekend on the fourth weekend, reflecting a shift that moves Monaco earlier and could create an Americas double-header with Miami. The 2026 calendar offers 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 is dropped in 2026, with the Canadian clash notable that year. The weekend schedule pieces include practice, qualifying, and the race concluding in the May window.