F1 ACADEMY reveals 2026 calendar with Silverstone debut

F1 ACADEMY has officially unveiled its 2026 calendar, a seven-round championship that once again runs in full support of the FIA Formula One World Championship, and features a landmark first-ever appearance at Silverstone.

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The all-female series enters its fourth season maintaining its established structure: 14 races across seven rounds, each event featuring one reverse-grid race, and a robust 12-day official testing program aimed at maximizing development and seat time.

A calendar that expands visibility and momentum

The 2026 campaign will begin at the Shanghai International Circuit (March 13–15), followed by Jeddah and Montreal.

For Round 4, F1 ACADEMY heads to Silverstone, marking the series’ maiden appearance at the British Grand Prix — 12 years after Managing Director Susie Wolff made her own landmark Free Practice outing at the same venue in 2014.

From there, the championship returns to the dunes of Zandvoort, before traveling to the United States for a decisive double-header. Circuit of the Americas rejoins the calendar for the first time since the inaugural season, and the year wraps once again under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.

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Full 2026 F1 ACADEMY Calendar

Date	Venue
March 13–15	Shanghai International Circuit, China
April 17–19	Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia
May 22–24	Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada
July 03–05	Silverstone Circuit, Great Britain
August 21–23	Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands
October 23–25	Circuit of the Americas, USA
November 19–21	Las Vegas Strip Circuit, USA

Leadership reactions

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the continued growth and impact of F1 ACADEMY, stating:

“In just three seasons, F1 ACADEMY has developed fantastic drivers and grown a huge and passionate fanbase all over the world… Next season is set to be another brilliant year, and I can’t wait to see how the 2026 grid performs.”

Susie Wolff emphasized the momentum behind the series:

“Our 2026 F1 ACADEMY calendar reflects the visibility we’re earning across the sport. Silverstone and Austin are two fantastic additions, and returning to five established races gives us our strongest calendar yet.”