Each Canada and Singapore Grand Prix will host their first dash occasion on the 2026 Formulation 1 calendar.
F1 has checked six venues for subsequent season’s dash race. China launched China once more on its first weekend to showcase one apply and two qualifying classes forward of Saturday’s Dash and Sunday’s Principal Grand Prix. Miami additionally has a 3rd consecutive 12 months of schedule that matches the primary two sprints of the previous two seasons, however has since separated from occasions later within the season.
Canada will maintain its first dash in late Could. This implies consecutive dash weekends in North America. Silverstone has beforehand held two races over consecutive weekends amid the Covid-19 pandemic, however solely held its first dash occasion in 2021.
Zandvoort’s Dutch Grand Prix will maintain its first dash, the ultimate 12 months of the contract, earlier than the sixth and remaining dash is held on the Singapore Grand Prix. The unique night time race venue has by no means hosted an extra race format given the issue of overtaking on the road circuit, however the timing ensures that Saturday’s race will happen within the daylight.
Though no further sprints have been added to the present whole of six on account of new expertise laws being launched, racers perceive that their schedule could increase in 2027. That quantity can have a format change that will probably be thought of and mentioned by groups and the FIA.
“The F1 Dash has been gaining constructive impression and recognition because it was launched in 2021,” F1 President Stefano Domenicali stated. “With 4 aggressive classes moderately than two on the normal Grand Prix weekend, the F1 Dash occasion will present extra motion daily for the rise in followers, broadcast companions, promoters and viewers. We’re additionally proud to welcome Gatorade because the official companion of F1 Dash and present nice curiosity within the occasion from the enduring international model.
“The 2026 season marks a brand new period of regulation, so having three new dash venues provides to the on-orbit drama. We want to thank the FIA, all promoters, our companions, Marshalls, volunteers and Dash for his or her huge success.
The president of FIA’s Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the driving force will probably be concerned in decision-making relating to adjustments to the dash format.
“The dash format has turn out to be an more and more thrilling a part of the FIA F1 world championships, offering high-intensity racing and extra leisure to followers world wide,” added Ben Slyem. “We look ahead to the Landmark 2026 season with a brand new technology of vehicles and laws, so we’re completely happy to see the dash evolve together with our broader ambitions for the game.
“The inclusion of latest venues together with returning favorites displays the continued enthusiasm from promoters, groups and followers. We are going to proceed to work intently with FOM, groups, authorities and drivers to make sure that the Dash format strengthens the championship.”
The selection signifies that Interlagos is not going to have a dash for the primary time for the reason that format was launched, however Austin’s US Grand Prix may also return to its conventional racing weekend schedule for the primary time since 2022.
This 12 months, the schedule nonetheless options dash weekends in Austin, Interlagos and Qatar. That’s, there are three sprints within the remaining six rounds.
Along with the dash calendar, the beginning time for the 2026 race has been confirmed, and the Canadian Grand Prix is one focus space. Subsequent 12 months’s race in Montreal will probably be held on the identical day because the Indianapolis 500 following the regionalization of the calendar, with racers understanding F1, which is actively concerned with IndyCar to keep away from conflicts. Because of this, the Canadian Grand Prix begins at 1600 ET, creating home windows for over three hours, working an Indy 500 inch (Inexperienced Flag Time 1245 ET) earlier than the race overlaps.
