F1 2026 Calendar – Updates, New Races & Regulations


The season opener is just under a month away, and this year Formula 1 returns in spectacular fashion on the coast of Australia in Melbourne. Taking the place of Bahrain as the traditional curtain-raiser, the Australian Grand Prix will set the stage for another thrilling campaign.

After securing both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships, McLaren will be hungry to maintain their dominance, while challengers such as Red Bull and Ferrari look poised to fight back.

As always, DTB can provide access to the very best facilities and hospitality across the entire Formula 1 calendar, so get ready for another unforgettable season of 24 races with us.

New Races & Fresh Facilities

Formula 1 will appear in Spain twice this year, rather than the usual single stop in Barcelona. Replacing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, we welcome an exciting new addition: the Madrid Grand Prix.

Set to take place at The Madring, this hybrid circuit will combine public roads with private land and is currently under construction. The race will feature 57 laps and 22 turns, with one standout showpiece: Turn 12, known as “La Monumental.”

This dramatic 550-metre banked curve, with an astonishing 24 degrees of banking, is expected to produce high-speed cornering and an electric atmosphere for spectators.

Organisers are forecasting over 110,000 fans per day across grandstands and VIP hospitality areas. Guests can expect extraordinary experiences, including the world-renowned F1 Paddock Club, alongside exciting local offerings such as La Terminal, Ignition Club, Traction Club, and more.

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New Teams & Major Regulation Changes

The grid expands from 10 teams to 11 this season, as Cadillac officially joins Formula 1, backed by US automotive giant General Motors.

Cadillac is expected to field an experienced driver pairing, with former Mercedes star Valtteri Bottas alongside ex-Red Bull race winner Sergio Pérez.

Another major new name arriving in 2026 is German manufacturer Audi, who will take full control of the Sauber team following their ninth-place finish in last year’s Constructors’ Championship. Audi’s maiden line-up is set to feature Nico Hülkenberg and rising talent Gabriel Bortoleto.

Audi’s entry also coincides with the introduction of significant new power-unit regulations. Cars will be required to meet updated standards, including being smaller, 30kg lighter, and running a 50/50 split between internal combustion and electric power.

So what does this mean for teams and drivers?

Formula 1 cars will remain fast, awe-inspiring, and thrilling to watch, but from 2026 onwards, they will become even more challenging to master. Teams will need to adapt quickly to new technology, tighter regulations, and an expanded toolkit that can make the difference between victory and defeat.

New Hospitality Offerings

Luxury hospitality continues to evolve in Formula 1, and one of the most exciting experiences is the return of House 44. Soho House has partnered with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and the Formula 1 Paddock Club to create this exclusive suite, named after Hamilton’s iconic race number. Last year, House 44 appeared at major races including the British, Dutch, Italian, Mexican, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. This season, it expands to nine locations, including:

Monaco GP
Japan GP
Madrid GP
Austin GP

    Designed in signature Soho House style, House 44 offers prime circuit views, including unforgettable placements such as Turn 1 and the Pit Lane exit at Silverstone.


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