Early details are emerging about next season’s calendar, which will welcome a brand-new Grand Prix — the Madrid circuit.
At the end of May, the first draft of the 2026 calendar will be published. This season marks a major revolution, sparking much debate among insiders and teams alike. The FIA is working on improving next year’s schedule, aiming to bring more logic to the long-haul (non-European) trips — a topic that has generated considerable discussion in recent years due to logistics and team personnel concerns.
According to journalist Joe Saward, the 2026 season is expected to kick off in Australia on March 8, one week earlier than this year. The overseas trips have also been revised: the Miami and Montreal Grands Prix are set to take place in May, while Monaco — due to the likely absence of Imola — will serve as the first European race.
Speaking about the Imola circuit just days ago, Stefano Domenicali hinted at its possible removal from the 2026 calendar. Here are his words: ““Italy has always represented and will continue to represent an important part of F1. However, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to have two Grands Prix in the same country because interest in Formula 1 is growing rapidly. It’s a situation we’ll have to address in the coming months, but it’s unlikely to continue for much longer. .
Over the next few months, we’ll face this decision — from a human perspective it won’t be easy, but I must fulfill an international role, which puts me in front of numerous requests from emerging countries that can help F1 grow. It’s a decision I will have to finalize soon.” “.
In Europe, Spain will be the country to host two Grands Prix: in 2026, the Madrid circuit will make its debut, scheduled for September before the Monza round, joining Barcelona on the calendar. However, by 2027, the Catalan track is expected to be replaced, with Madrid remaining as the sole Spanish GP.