March 5–7: Kicking off the season is the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit, a semi-street track set against a lakeside backdrop. It blends natural beauty with high-speed thrills, featuring a mix of fast corners and tight chicanes that generate unpredictable racing. Melbourne sets the stage for riveting battles throughout the season.

March 13–15: Since joining the Grand Prix™ calendar in 2004, the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix has developed a reputation as one of the toughest tracks, with its marathon back straight, a 1.2-km section where drivers can accelerate and make race moves. It’s one of the longest in all of racing, leading into a hairpin corner at Turn 14—a prime overtaking spot that has changed the expected outcome of many races in an instant.

March 27–29: The Formula 1 Aramco Japanese Grand Prix is known for unpredictable weather that can shake up the race. The circuit features an iconic figure-eight layout with a bridge crossing over itself, plus fast sweepers and tight hairpins, which create a visual spectacle and gripping races from start to finish. The Spoon Curve is a double-apex left-hand corner that requires precise braking and timely acceleration.

April 10–12: Located in the Arabian Desert, the Bahrain International Circuit hosts the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. It’s a floodlit night-racing venue, creating an enchanting atmosphere as cars cut through the darkness. The circuit has become synonymous with epic wheel-to-wheel battles, and its multiple configuration options and challenging final sector make it a must-see to kick off the Middle East leg of the season.

April 17–19: The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the fastest street circuit of the season. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit boasts more than 25 corners taken at extremely high speeds, generating instant excitement along the Red Sea coastline. Drivers tackle a series of blind, banked corners and S-bends—particularly in the first sector—to create an edge-of-your-seat spectacle.

May 1–3: Purpose-built around Hard Rock Stadium, this street circuit brings the Grand Prix™ to sunny Florida. The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix circuit includes a unique campus section that winds through the stadium complex, designed for lively race battles. It offers opportunities for overtaking, with long straights followed by heavy braking zones, along with a mix of high-speed sections and technical corners.

May 22–24: Named after the late Ferrari driver from Quebec, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is home to the Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada. Its most notable feature is the Wall of Champions, a concrete wall at Turn 14 that challenges even the most seasoned drivers. The circuit is notorious for its harsh treatment of brakes, with drivers having to take an astonishingly slow corner entry into the Turn 10 hairpin.

June 5–7: Regarded as the pinnacle of racing precision, nerves, and legacy, the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco is a benchmark of greatness. As the oldest street circuit currently in use, it hosted its first event in 1929 and has been a part of the World Championship since 1950. The layout weaves through the streets of Monte Carlo past the swimming pool complex, past Casino Square, and through the dramatic tunnel, where the lighting transitions from light to dark.

June 12–14: Race teams know this highly technical circuit well, as they usually conduct preseason testing here with hundreds of laps. When tuning in to the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grand Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya, watch for the high-speed Turn 3, a nightmare for engineers as it pushes the limits of the car. The long straight into Turn 1 is the best opportunity for overtaking and is where championship credentials are truly put to the test.

June 26–28: At only 4.3 km, Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest tracks on the calendar. At full throttle, drivers complete the lap in approximately 65 seconds, even with the steep elevation changes as the circuit rockets through the Alps. The Formula 1 Lenovo Austrian Grand Prix’s uphill run to Turn 3 following a long straight is the one to watch for some serious wheel-to-wheel battle racing.

July 3–5: Silverstone has been hosting car racing since 1947, making it one of the most beloved circuits today. The three legendary and feared corners it’s famous for are Maggots, Becketts, and Chapel. Racers of the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix give fans a true treat, taking these corners at speeds of over 250 km/h with sustained g-forces that push the limits of both driver and car. British weather is famously unpredictable and can transform race strategy in the blink of an eye.

July 17–19: Situated in the Ardennes forest in Belgium, Spa is the longest (7 km) and arguably most challenging circuit to drive. The uphill climb of Eau Rouge and Raidillon requires a massive commitment, but the Pouhon corner is perhaps the most dramatic part of the Formula 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix. This double-apex curve taken at approximately 260 km/h is a severe test, and tiny downforce movements can be merciless.

July 24–26: Budapest has been hosting Grand Prix™ racing since 1986 and has earned the nickname of “Monaco Without Walls” due to its extremely tight and winding layout. The Formula 1 AWS Hungarian Grand Prix features a very technical track with little room to pass, and the corners flow directly into each other, punishing any driver who tries to stay too close to the circuit’s edges. Many championships here have been decided by the speed and precision of the pit stops.

August 21–23: Thousands of orange-clad fans pack the grandstands to create a festival-like atmosphere right in the coastal dunes near the North Sea. Zandvoort, literally translated to “the Sandy Passage,” is one of the season’s most idiosyncratic tracks, with its uneven and narrow layout providing an intimate old-school racing atmosphere. When tuning in to the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, look out for the banked corners at Turns 3 and 14 that can create unexpected breakout moments.

September 4–6: Monza’s Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Premio D’Italia is often referred to as the Temple of Speed—and for good reason. Get ready for the longest straights and highest average speeds on the calendar, creating electrifying racing. Parabolica’s sweeping final corner and the Lesmo bends are legendary features of the track, fully representing the spirit of Italian racing and delivering heart-stopping moments for drivers and viewers.

September 11–13: The newest addition to the calendar is the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Gran Premio de España, which brings racing to Spain’s capital. The track is situated within IFEMA Madrid Exhibition Centre in the Barajas district. The circuit weaves alongside Real Madrid’s training facilities and the Hortaleza neighborhood and features elevation changes and tight corners that require total focus. Watch for "El Búnker": a sharp right turn dropping 5 percent after an 8 percent upgrade.

September 24–26: The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s street circuit along the Caspian Sea combines medieval castle walls with modern architecture. The castle section is extremely narrow compared to the 2.2-km straight, which is the longest of the season. Watch drivers reach extreme speeds before entering heavy braking into Turn 1. The 90-degree Turn 8 and the tight Turn 15 are key overtaking spots that promise plenty of racing action.

October 9–11: Singapore’s waterfront becomes a neon-lit spectacle during F1®’s original night race. The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix circuit features 19 corners, and the humid climate tests the physical abilities of the drivers like no other venue. The Anderson Bridge section and Turn 10 create opportunities for drivers to pass, keeping the racing action-packed from start to finish. The circuit is illuminated by 1600 custom-made floodlights to minimize glare.

October 23–25: This purpose-built circuit brings racing excitement to the Lone Star State. The Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix combines the best corners from legendary venues around the world with Texas hospitality. The track features a dramatic uphill run to Turn 1, and the Esses section echoes classic racing layouts. The long back straight and tight hairpin at Turn 11 are key overtaking zones, and the stadium section’s amphitheater-style seating puts fans right next to the race.

October 30–November 1: The Formula 1 Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México is run at an altitude of more than 2200 meters above sea level, impacting engine performance and creating longer braking distances due to less oxygen in the air. This makes the already-technical corners and layout—which includes a picturesque run through a former baseball stadium—a difficult combination to get right.

November 6–8: Brazilian fans hang on the edge of their seats at Interlagos Circuit for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Prêmio de São Paulo, thanks to the counterclockwise layout of the track, rough surface of the asphalt, and many curves that provide heart-stopping moments. Dramatic elevation changes occur at the downhill run to Turn 1 and the uphill run through Turns 6 and 7, making this one of the more challenging tracks. The Senna S curve honors the legendary Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna.

November 19–21: A Vegas-style show lights up the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. The circuit was added in 2023 and is now a destination Grand Prix™ for American and international visitors. Cars will race down the glittery Las Vegas Boulevard and past famous hotels such as Caesars Palace and the Bellagio. With 14 turns, the layout is also designed to give neon-lit landmarks like the Sphere serious airtime as cars move into low-speed corners.

November 27–29: The ultra-modern Lusail International Circuit features fast-flowing, high-speed corners that challenge even the most experienced drivers. The demands placed upon drivers to deliver consistent lap times and the bumpy surface of the track lead to extreme tire-wear battles. The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix’s nighttime racing under floodlights creates a thrilling atmosphere as teams compete in a late-season test in the desert.

December 4–6: The Yas Marina Hotel, which straddles the circuit, is a defining feature of this futuristic venue. Drivers should look out for Turn 9 as a prime opportunity to pass as they brake to a slower speed into the turn. The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has played host to many championship deciders as the traditional season finale.



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