Bold shift ahead: F1 ACADEMY unveils a bold 2026 calendar, expanding its footprint across seven events and making a historic British Grand Prix debut. The all‑female series returns with 14 races spread over seven rounds, including one reverse‑grid race per event, and a commitment to extensive seat time with 12 days of testing.
The season opens with three familiar venues, launching in Shanghai, China from March 13–15. Round 2 follows at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit from April 17–19, then heads north to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Canada on May 22–24. For the first time, F1 ACADEMY will race at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone from July 3–5, a milestone occurring 12 years after Susie Wolff’s Free Practice debut at Silverstone in 2014. The series continues with Zandvoort, marking its fourth consecutive appearance on August 21–23—the only circuit to feature in every season so far.
The tour concludes with two U.S. rounds: Circuit of The Americas in Austin returns for the first time since the 2023 season finale (October 23–25), and the finale unfolds on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit from November 19–21.
2026 F1 ACADEMY CALENDAR SUMMARY
- March 13–15 — Shanghai International Circuit, China
- April 17–19 — Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia
- May 22–24 — Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada
- July 3–5 — Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom
- August 21–23 — Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands
- October 23–25 — Circuit of The Americas, United States
- November 19–21 — Las Vegas Strip Circuit, United States
Statements from leadership reflect a shared optimism. Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, praises F1 ACADEMY for accelerating driver development, expanding global fan engagement, and removing barriers for women in motorsport. He salutes Susie Wolff’s team for building a standout platform and congratulates 2025 Champion Doriane Pin on a remarkable season. Domenicali also notes strong promoter enthusiasm and grassroots growth as vital to the sport’s future, with expectations of another exciting year in 2026.
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY, frames the 2026 calendar as a sign of momentum and rising visibility. She highlights Silverstone and Austin as standout additions, while confirming a calendar that leans on five established races for continuity and concludes with a Las Vegas finale that mirrors the high‑energy finish of this year.
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