🇲🇨 1. Monaco Grand Prix

📍 Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo

The Monaco Grand Prix remains the crown jewel of the F1 season. No other race combines glamour, history, and sheer driving difficulty like Monte Carlo. Narrow streets, zero margin for error, and the backdrop of superyachts and five-star balconies make it a must-watch.

What’s special in 2026?
The race moves to early June as part of Formula 1’s new climate-conscious calendar clustering. With more agile 2026 cars, overtaking — once nearly impossible in Monaco — might just be back on the cards.

🇺🇸 2. Miami Grand Prix

📅 May 10, 2026
📍 Miami International Autodrome, Miami Gardens, Florida

Since debuting in 2022, the Miami Grand Prix has quickly become a fan favourite. The unique street circuit layout around Hard Rock Stadium delivers both high-speed straights and tricky corners, while Miami’s culture brings unmatched off-track energy.

What’s special in 2026?
The long-anticipated Cadillac F1 team will make its home race debut — and all eyes will be on their performance. Add in concerts, celebrity sightings, and top-tier hospitality packages, and this race weekend becomes a bucket-list event for fans and newcomers alike.

🇳🇱 3. Dutch Grand Prix (Final Edition)

📅 August 30, 2026 (TBC)
📍 Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands

After a remarkable comeback in 2021, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is expected to bow out in 2026. Famous for its vibrant orange crowds, seaside setting, and banked corners, the race has become synonymous with Max Verstappen’s reign.

What’s special in 2026?
This will likely be the last Dutch GP at Zandvoort, and possibly the last chance to witness Verstappen in front of his home fans. For the first time, the event will feature a Sprint Race, giving fans even more on-track action.

🇦🇺 4. Australian Grand Prix (Season Opener)

📅 March 15, 2026
📍 Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne

The 2026 F1 season is expected to start in Melbourne — a return to tradition after calendar reshuffles in recent years. Always a fan-favourite opener, the Australian GP delivers unpredictable racing, festive energy, and major car and driver reveals.

What’s special in 2026?
This will be the first true test of the new 2026 regulations, featuring next-gen hybrid power units and reshaped cars. With Audi and Cadillac on the grid for the first time, all eyes will be on who’s fast — and who’s floundering.

🇪🇸 5. Spanish Grand Prix (Debut in Madrid)

📅 September 13, 2026
📍 Madring Circuit, Madrid (Debut)

Say goodbye to Barcelona and hello to Madrid’s new “Madring” street circuit, located near the IFEMA exhibition centre. This brand-new venue will inject fresh life into the Spanish GP with an urban layout and vibrant crowd.

What’s special in 2026?
It’s the first Formula 1 race ever held in Madrid, with a street track that promises unpredictability, tight battles, and a city fully embracing its new motorsport spotlight. Expect new overtaking zones, new data — and potentially a surprise winner.

Honorable Mentions

• British Grand Prix (Silverstone) – Timeless, technical, and fan-packed.

• Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos) – Always delivers last-lap drama and wild weather.

• Las Vegas Grand Prix – If renewed for 2026, this night race on the Strip remains a visual spectacle.

Final Thoughts

The 2026 F1 calendar is one of the most dynamic in recent memory. With a new generation of cars, the arrival of major manufacturers, and evolving race locations, fans are in for a season of surprises.

If you can only follow a few races, make sure these five are at the top of your list. And if you want to experience the best of the new era — whether it’s the glam of Monaco, the buzz of Madrid, or the Americana energy of Miami — there’s never been a better time to follow Formula 1.