Formula 1 calendar is officially out and the rumors about what would stay and go are now a reality. Next season will remain at 24 races ranging from March through December, with only a handful of changes,

Use our heavily tested F1 25 Bahrain setup to ensure you're on the top step of the podium in online races or the single-player career.

Formula One and motorsports ruling body FIA revealed on Tuesday the calendar for the 2026 season with 24 races. The season will start with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8 and conclude at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6.

The 2026 schedule also includes the debut of the new race in Madrid, which is scheduled for the weekend of September 11-13. That means the grid will make two stops in Spain next season, as the race in Barcelona remains under contract through the 2026 campaign.

The Bahrain GP offers you a challenging mix of fast straights, technical corners, and significant elevation changes in F1 25.

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