Formula 1 2026 Season
March – December 2026 · Worldwide
Formula 1 2026 Season
A new era of F1 — sweeping 2026 regulations, new power units and new teams.
- Dates
- March – December 2026
- Location
- Worldwide
F1 2026 season
The 2026 Formula One World Championship marks the biggest rule change in a generation. New regulations introduce redesigned cars with active aerodynamics, lighter chassis, and all-new power units running on 100% sustainable fuel with a far greater share of electric power.
The grid expands too: Audi enters as a works manufacturer and Cadillac joins as an 11th team, while drivers chase the World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships across a global calendar from March to December 2026.
⭐ Teams to watch
All teams →Mercedes-AMG Petronas
8× Constructors' Champions (2014–21); Lewis Hamilton's former team
Scuderia Ferrari
16× Constructors' Champions; oldest and most storied F1 team
McLaren F1 Team
2025 Constructors' Champions; Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Red Bull Racing
4× consecutive Constructors' Champions (2022–25); Max Verstappen
Aston Martin Aramco
Fernando Alonso's team; backed by Lawrence Stroll
Audi F1 (née Sauber)
New Audi works entry from 2026 — German manufacturer's F1 return
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Red Bull's junior team; young driver development
Haas F1 Team
Sole US-based constructor; partnered with Ferrari
Williams Racing
9× Constructors' Champions; classic F1 name in a rebuilding phase
Alpine F1 Team
Renault factory effort; French national team
Cadillac F1 Team
New US entry from 2026 — 11th team on the grid; backed by Andretti Global
🏛️ From the Townhall
Open forum →📋 Format & how it works
Two world championships
Points are scored at every Grand Prix toward the World Drivers' Championship and the World Constructors' Championship. The top ten finishers score, with the winner taking 25 points and an extra point available for the fastest lap in some seasons.
2026 technical revolution
New-for-2026 cars are smaller and lighter with active aerodynamics, while the power units split power roughly 50/50 between the internal combustion engine and electric motor, running on fully sustainable fuel.
Sprint weekends
Selected rounds feature a Saturday Sprint — a short-format race that awards additional points and adds a second qualifying session to the weekend.
🗓️ Key dates
📜 Recent World Drivers' Champions
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
📺 How to watch
- In the US, F1 races air on ESPN/ESPN+; in the UK on Sky Sports F1, with the Channel 4 highlights package.
- F1 TV Pro streams every session live in many countries.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 F1 season start?
The 2026 Formula 1 season runs from March to December 2026, opening with the first Grand Prix in March.
What is changing in F1 for 2026?
2026 brings major new regulations: redesigned cars with active aerodynamics, new hybrid power units with roughly 50% electric power running on 100% sustainable fuel, plus Audi entering and Cadillac joining as an 11th team.
Who won the 2025 F1 championship?
Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship driving for McLaren.
Who has the most F1 world titles?
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record with seven Drivers' Championships each.