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Formula 1 Season 2026 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
1 March – 6 December 2026 · Worldwide — finale in Abu Dhabi, International
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The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship is one of the most significant seasons in the sport's history, introducing sweeping new regulations: redesigned cars, new hybrid power units running fully sustainable fuel, the arrival of Cadillac as an 11th team, and a reshaped competitive order. The season runs from the Australian Grand Prix in March to the finale in Abu Dhabi on 6 December 2026.
For bettors, a regulation reset means form from previous seasons counts for less and early-season results matter more. The Drivers' and Constructors' Championships run all year, alongside race-by-race betting on every Grand Prix. The full 24-race calendar is below.
2026 F1 calendar
| Round | Grand Prix | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian GP | Melbourne | 6–8 Mar |
| 2 | Chinese GP (Sprint) | Shanghai | 13–15 Mar |
| 3 | Japanese GP | Suzuka | 27–29 Mar |
| 4 | Bahrain GP | Sakhir | 10–12 Apr |
| 5 | Saudi Arabian GP | Jeddah | 17–19 Apr |
| 6 | Miami GP (Sprint) | Miami | 1–3 May |
| 7 | Canadian GP (Sprint) | Montreal | 22–24 May |
| 8 | Monaco GP | Monaco | 5–7 Jun |
| 9 | Spanish GP | Barcelona-Catalunya | 12–14 Jun |
| 10 | Austrian GP | Spielberg | 26–28 Jun |
| 11 | British GP (Sprint) | Silverstone | 3–5 Jul |
| 12 | Belgian GP | Spa-Francorchamps | 17–19 Jul |
| 13 | Hungarian GP | Hungaroring | 24–26 Jul |
| 14 | Dutch GP (Sprint) | Zandvoort | 21–23 Aug |
| 15 | Italian GP | Monza | 4–6 Sep |
| 16 | Madrid GP | Madrid | 11–13 Sep |
| 17 | Azerbaijan GP | Baku | 25–27 Sep |
| 18 | Singapore GP (Sprint) | Marina Bay | 9–11 Oct |
| 19 | United States GP | Austin (COTA) | 23–25 Oct |
| 20 | Mexico City GP | Mexico City | 30 Oct–1 Nov |
| 21 | Brazilian GP | São Paulo | 6–8 Nov |
| 22 | Las Vegas GP | Las Vegas | 19–21 Nov |
| 23 | Qatar GP | Lusail | 27–29 Nov |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi GP | Yas Marina | 4–6 Dec |
Calendar per the official Formula 1 2026 schedule. Six sprint weekends: China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, Netherlands and Singapore. Dates subject to change by the FIA/FOM.
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Formula 1 Season: fast facts
- The 2026 season introduces one of the biggest rule resets in F1 history: new chassis and hybrid power units on fully sustainable fuel.
- The 2026 calendar features a 24-race schedule, from Australia in March to Abu Dhabi in December.
- Madrid joins the calendar for the first time, replacing Imola; Barcelona also remains, giving Spain two races.
- Cadillac joins the grid as an 11th team for 2026, expanding the field.
- There are six sprint weekends in 2026: China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Singapore.
- The season finale is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 4 to 6 December 2026.
- Both a Drivers' Championship and a Constructors' Championship are contested across the season.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | To be confirmed | 2025 title decided late in the season |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Fourth consecutive Drivers' Championship |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Record 19 wins in a single season |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Second drivers' title |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | First title, won on the last lap in Abu Dhabi |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Record-equalling seventh title |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Sixth drivers' title |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Fifth drivers' title |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Fourth drivers' title |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Won his only title then retired |
How to bet on Formula 1 Season
F1 betting splits between season-long championship futures and individual race markets. The 2026 regulation reset makes the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship markets unusually open — early-season form is the key signal rather than past reputation.
On each race weekend, the staples are race winner, podium finish, pole position and head-to-head driver matchups. The matchup markets, where the bookmaker pairs two drivers, are the most form-readable bets and don't require picking the outright winner.
With a new rule set, prices will move sharply through the season as the pecking order settles. Treat early-season outright bets as speculative, focus on what practice and qualifying data reveal, and keep stakes within a sensible budget.
Popular markets
- Drivers' Championship outright
- Constructors' Championship outright
- Race winner
- Podium finish
- Pole position
- Head-to-head driver matchups
- Fastest lap
Formula 1 Season 2026: your questions answered
When does the 2026 F1 season end?
The 2026 Formula 1 season concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 6 December 2026.
What is different about F1 in 2026?
2026 brings sweeping new regulations: redesigned cars and new hybrid power units running on fully sustainable fuel, one of the biggest competitive resets in the sport's history.
How many races are in the 2026 F1 season?
22 Grands Prix, following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds.
Is there a new F1 team in 2026?
Yes — Cadillac joins as an 11th team, expanding the grid for the 2026 season.
What can you bet on in Formula 1?
Season-long markets on the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships, plus race-by-race betting including race winner, podium, pole position and head-to-head driver matchups.