The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship is set to run from March 8 to December 6, featuring a total of 24 races, identical to the previous season. One notable change in the calendar is the replacement of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with the Spanish Grand Prix set to take place in Madrid. The competition will showcase 22 drivers from 11 teams, including newcomers and returnees, with Alpine's Franco Colapinto among the participants.

The season will officially begin with the pre-season concluding on February 20 and the first race scheduled for March 6-8 at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, where the 2025 season also kicked off. The Grand Prix will not only set the stage for the season but also serve as a crucial test for teams and drivers as they prepare for the battles ahead. Among the returning drivers are Valtteri Bottas from Cadillac and Sergio 'Checo' Pérez, who are expected to make significant impacts after a year off from the sport.

As the landscape of Formula 1 continues to evolve, teams will be looking to capitalize on the new season's momentum, especially with the added dynamics of a newly introduced team like Cadillac. The expectations for this season are high, and fans can look forward to an exhilarating championship with familiar rivalries and new challengers poised to take the spotlight.