F1 confirms 2026 calendar with bumper European section

10 Jun 2025 • 7:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Formula 1 has revealed its 2026 calendar, featuring 24 races with Madrid debuting as the Spanish Grand Prix host until at least 2035.
  • The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola has been cut from the calendar to accommodate Madrid and streamline the European section of races.
  • Canada's Grand Prix is moved to May 22-24, following Miami on May 1-3, to improve freight efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
  • F1 will maintain a continuous European segment from Monaco in early June to Madrid on September 13, before heading to Azerbaijan on September 25-27.
  • The 2026 season will start in Melbourne, Australia on March 6-8 and conclude in Abu Dhabi on December 4-6, with the British Grand Prix scheduled for July 3-5.

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