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Laurence Edmondson
Method 1 has launched its 2026 season race schedule, which incorporates the addition of a grand prix in Madrid and the removing of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
The 24-race calendar was accredited by F1’s governing physique, the FIA, throughout a gathering of the World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday.
The brand new race in Madrid was first introduced in 2024, though the occasion’s addition to the calendar stays topic to the homologation of the circuit by the FIA.
The brand new addition sees Imola, which held the final race of its present contract in Might, make method to hold the variety of races at F1’s self-imposed restrict of 24.
Alongside the addition of Madrid, Monaco’s date has moved from its conventional slot on the finish of Might to early June, that means it not clashes with the Indianapolis 500.
The Canadian Grand Prix has moved to a brand new date in late Might, that means freight used on the Miami Grand Prix can stay in North America somewhat than journey again to Europe.
The opening race of the season will happen on March 8 in Australia, with the remaining races unfold over 10 months earlier than the ultimate race in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 6.
The 2026 season would be the first run to a brand new set of rules, which incorporates revised hybrid engines that derive 50% of their energy from a battery pack and 50% from an inside combustion engine operating on sustainable gasoline.
It’s going to additionally see the addition of Cadillac as an eleventh group on the grid, the Sauber group rebranded as Audi, and Ford be part of forces with Pink Bull as an engine producer.
Three races stay in the united statesA., together with the Miami Grand Prix on Might 3, the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin on Oct. 25 and the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 21.