Madrid's New Street Circuit to Debut, Replace Imola on 2026 F1 Schedule
- Formula 1 confirmed the 2026 season will start with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park from March 5 to 8.
- This follows changes including a technical regulation overhaul and new teams Cadillac and Audi joining the grid after Audi's Sauber takeover in late 2025.
- The 2026 calendar features 24 races, including a new Madrid street circuit replacing Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and ends with Abu Dhabi on December 6.
- FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated the season will have “24 grands prix across five continents” highlighting improved calendar flow and sustainability.
- The season's changes reflect Formula 1's global reach and adaptation to new technical rules and market expansions with key venues and teams updating for 2026.
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Madrid to host Formula 1
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Madrid's new street circuit to debut, replace Imola on 2026 F1 schedule
LONDON — A new street circuit in Madrid will make its debut on the Formula 1 schedule in September of next year, replacing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
Because since 2026 Italy will return to host only one race of the World Championship, as it was between 2006 and 2020
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