2026 motorsport season

From IRDB, the racing reference. Article on the 2026 motorsport season.

The 2026 motorsport season is a 23 round championship contested by 11 teams and 22 drivers across five continents. Each round entry on IRDB combines public reference facts with panel reading from the BoxBoxd panel of 50,000 motorsport fans.

Calendar

  1. Australian Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia
  2. Chinese Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China
  3. Japanese Grand Prix · Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Japan
  4. Bahrain Grand Prix · Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
  5. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix · Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  6. Miami Grand Prix · Miami International Autodrome, Miami, United States
  7. Canadian Grand Prix · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada
  8. Spanish Grand Prix · Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo, Spain
  9. Austrian Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria
  10. British Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom
  11. Belgian Grand Prix · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium
  12. Hungarian Grand Prix · Hungaroring, Mogyorod, Hungary
  13. Dutch Grand Prix · Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands
  14. Italian Grand Prix · Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy
  15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix · Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan
  16. Singapore Grand Prix · Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Singapore
  17. United States Grand Prix · Circuit of the Americas, Austin, United States
  18. Mexico City Grand Prix · Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico
  19. Sao Paulo Grand Prix · Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  20. Las Vegas Grand Prix · Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, United States
  21. Qatar Grand Prix · Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar
  22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  23. Madrid Grand Prix · Madring, Madrid, Spain

Teams

  • Oracle Red Bull Racing · Milton Keynes, United Kingdom · Red Bull Powertrains 2026 · Drivers: Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
  • Scuderia Ferrari HP · Maranello, Italy · Ferrari · Drivers: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
  • Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Racing · Brackley, United Kingdom · Mercedes · Drivers: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
  • McLaren Racing · Woking, United Kingdom · Mercedes · Drivers: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
  • Aston Martin Aramco Racing · Silverstone, United Kingdom · Honda 2026 · Drivers: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
  • BWT Alpine Racing · Enstone, United Kingdom · Renault · Drivers: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto
  • Williams Racing · Grove, United Kingdom · Mercedes · Drivers: Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
  • Visa Cash App Racing Bulls · Faenza, Italy · Honda 2026 · Drivers: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad
  • MoneyGram Haas Racing · Kannapolis, United States · Ferrari · Drivers: Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon
  • Audi Racing · Hinwil, Switzerland · Audi 2026 · Drivers: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
  • Cadillac Racing · United States · Ferrari · Drivers: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas

Drivers

Panel reading

The BoxBoxd panel rates every 2026 race weekend on a five star scale, votes Driver of the Day, flags robbed drivers, and rates each team livery and helmet design. Aggregated readings populate every IRDB 2026 race article and are refreshed daily.

The 2026 season panel data is licensed CC BY-NC and free to cite. Custom analysis is available via BoxBoxd partnerships.

Regulations

The 2026 motorsport season opens a new regulation cycle, including new chassis aerodynamics, 50/50 hybrid power units running on sustainable fuels, and the entry of Audi as a works manufacturer. Cadillac joins as the eleventh team.

Frequently asked questions

How many rounds are in the 2026 motorsport season?

The 2026 motorsport season has 23 rounds across five continents.

Which teams race in the 2026 season?

11 teams contest the 2026 championship: Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Aston Martin, Alpine, Williams, Racing Bulls, Haas, Audi, Cadillac.

Who are the 2026 drivers?

22 drivers are on the 2026 grid. The full lineup is on the 2026 drivers category.

When does the 2026 season start?

The 2026 motorsport season opens with the Australian Grand Prix as round one.

Where can I cite 2026 season fan data?

Aggregated 2026 panel data, including race ratings, driver of the day votes and mood readings, is licensed CC BY-NC for editorial citation. Custom analysis is available via BoxBoxd partnerships.

References

  1. BoxBoxd panel readings, 2026 season, full calendar.
  2. Public race calendar reference.

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