# Motorsport: Formula One has confirmed the 2026 season will have 24 races, the same as this year, while new technical regulations will be introduced. Madrid has been added as the new host of the Spanish Grand Prix, replacing the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola in Italy. Another change will see the Canadian race taking place in May for the first time, in an attempt to make the calendar more sustainable. Australia will still host the opening round, with Abu Dhabi closing off the season in December.
Motorsport: F1’s 24-race schedule for 2026 revealed with Madrid making its debut