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Both Stefano Domenicali and Mohammed Ben Sulayem have offered statements as the 2026 calendar drops.
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali anticipates an “unforgettable season” in 2026 following the release of the newly revealed calendar containing 24 races. The season will kick off with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8th and culminate with the Abu Dhabi GP on December 6th. Notable changes include the Canadian GP’s rescheduling to clash with the Indy 500 on May 24th and Monaco moving to June to streamline the calendar grouping. Domenicali praised the upcoming regulations, ecological fuel, and the addition of Madrid to the lineup, as well as the entry of automotive giants like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford into the Formula 1 arena. He expressed gratitude to fans, the FIA, volunteers, officials, and partners for their collective effort in making the 2026 season a milestone for Formula 1.
