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Official date of NEW F1 race confirmed
The 2026 F1 season calendar has been confirmed, revealing a new race debut for next year with Madrid hosting the Spanish Grand Prix instead of Barcelona-Catalunya, while Imola makes way for Madrid, and Canada and Monaco swap places on the schedule for environmental reasons.
The new Madrid street circuit, set to run past landmarks like the IFEMA convention centre, will add excitement to F1 from 2026 onward.
Mark your calendars for the Madrid GP on September 13, nestled between the Italian and Azerbaijan grands prix in round 16 of the 24-race season.
The 5.47km circuit around Madrid promises thrilling corners, fast straights, and multiple overtaking opportunities, set to challenge drivers with 20 corners and an average speed of 218 km/h.
With the potential for a 23-race 2027 calendar or a new track replacing Barcelona, the future of the Spanish races in F1 remains to be seen, but the Madrid circuit’s construction signals a bold step forward for the sport.
