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Imola Axed From 2026 F1 Calendar as Spain Gets Two Races
- Formula One and the FIA announced on June 10 that the 2026 calendar will feature 24 races, including two in Spain with Madrid debuting in September.
- This update removes Italy's Imola from the schedule after contract expiration and replaces Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya as the Spanish Grand Prix venue with Madrid's new street circuit.
- The season starts on March 8 in Melbourne, followed by races in Shanghai and Japan, while new teams like Cadillac join and six sprint events remain on the calendar.
- Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed enthusiasm about adding Madrid to the race schedule and highlighted the involvement of prominent car manufacturers such as Audi, Cadillac, and Ford entering the sport.
- The changes highlight a new era with sustainable fuel, geographical flow improvements, and strengthened manufacturer involvement, promising a global and competitive 2026 season.
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The F1 formalized on Tuesday a programme of 24 Grand Prix for the 2026 season, in which the Spanish Grand Prix will now be played in Madrid, at the expense of the Imola route. The Italian circuit had re-entered the championship in 2020, in the particular context of the Covid-19 pandemic, before returning to a regular place on the calendar in the following seasons. Despite this setting aside, the organizers of the Grand Prix d'Emilie-Romagna do n…
One of the great news that leaves the announcement of the schedule of Formula 1 for 2026 is the disappearance of Imola. The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will come out of the competition after the inclusion of the Spanish GP that will be held in Madrid and the continuity of Barcelona under the name of GP of Barcelona-Catalunya.The first reviews from Italy have not been made to wait.More information (Auto) Title news (Auto) 118437728The disappointmen…
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