The pre-season schedule for the 2026 Method 1 season has been confirmed, and three checks are attainable that permit for extra preparation time as a part of the brand new laws.
With the change to each energy unit and chassis laws for subsequent season, the staff will be capable to kick off the 12 months from January twenty sixth to thirtieth in a personal take a look at in Barcelona. Entry to media and audiences is restricted to these concerned within the automobile that’s permitted when the brand new design hits the monitor for the primary time, and never entry to media and audiences to occasions agreed straight between the staff and the circuit.
Two three-day checks will then be held in Bahrain to additional discover the 2026 vehicles, which is able to happen on February 11-13 and February 18-20, previous to the primary race of the season in Australia on March eighth.
Along with the take a look at schedule being confirmed, there have additionally been adjustments to the beforehand introduced calendar, with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix turning into a Saturday race.
The occasion was introduced on September twenty seventh, 2026, however shall be held in the future earlier than September twenty sixth as a result of Sunday anniversary public vacation. The swap means there shall be two Saturday races in 2026, with Las Vegas nonetheless sustaining its common Saturday night time slot in late November.
