The Canadian and Singapore Grands Prix will each host Dash occasions for the primary time on the 2026 Formulation 1 calendar.
F1 has confirmed the six venues for the Dash races subsequent season, with China once more the primary of the weekends to characteristic only one observe and two qualifying classes forward of a Dash on Saturday and the primary grand prix on a Sunday. Miami additionally stays on the schedule for what would be the third consecutive 12 months, matching up with the primary two Sprints of the previous two seasons, however after that there’s a shift away from late-season occasions.
Canada will host a Dash for the primary time in late Might – which means consecutive Dash weekends in North America – earlier than the British Grand Prix contains a Dash at Silverstone for the second time. Silverstone has beforehand hosted two races on consecutive weekends amid the COVID-19 pandemic, however solely hosted the inaugural Dash occasion in 2021.
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort may even host a Dash for the primary time in what’s the last 12 months of its contract, earlier than the sixth and last Dash takes place on the Singapore Grand Prix. The unique night time race venue has by no means hosted the additional race format, given the issue in overtaking on the road circuit, however the timing will make sure the Saturday race takes place in daylight.
There are not any further Sprints added to the present complete of six as a result of new technical laws that will likely be launched, however RACER understands there could possibly be an expanded schedule in 2027. That quantity could possibly be as excessive as 12 Dash occasions, with format adjustments resembling reverse grids being thought of and mentioned with the groups and FIA, as the game appears to be like to capitalize on increased viewership numbers and elevated promoter curiosity in comparison with a standard race weekend.
“The F1 Dash has continued to develop in optimistic influence and recognition because it was launched in 2021,” F1 president Stefano Domenicali mentioned. “With 4 aggressive classes quite than two throughout a traditional Grand Prix weekend, F1 Dash occasions provide extra motion every day for our followers, broadcast companions, and for the promoters – driving elevated attendance and viewership. We’re additionally proud to have welcomed Gatorade as an Official Associate of F1 Dash, demonstrating the large curiosity within the occasion from an iconic international model.
“The 2026 season will usher in a brand new period of laws, so having three new Dash venues will solely add to the drama on observe. I wish to thank the FIA, all of the promoters, our companions, marshals, volunteers, and native sporting golf equipment for persevering with to make the Dash a giant success and all of us stay up for giving our followers extra unbelievable racing and pleasure within the 2026 season.”
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says drivers will likely be concerned in any decision-making on the subject of adjustments to the Dash format, that presently sees a separate qualifying session and quick race that pays factors to the highest eight finishers.
“The Dash format has turn out to be an more and more thrilling a part of the FIA Formulation One World Championship, delivering high-intensity racing and added leisure for followers around the globe,” Ben Sulayem added. “As we sit up for a landmark 2026 season that includes a brand new technology of vehicles and laws, I’m happy to see the Dash evolving alongside our broader ambitions for the game.
“The inclusion of recent venues alongside returning favourites displays the continued enthusiasm from promoters, groups and followers alike. We’ll proceed to work intently with FOM, the groups, our officers, and the drivers to make sure the Dash format enhances the championship.”
The alternatives imply there will likely be no Dash at Interlagos for the primary time for the reason that format was launched, whereas the US Grand Prix in Austin may even revert to the standard race weekend schedule for the primary time since 2022.
This 12 months, the schedule nonetheless options Dash weekends in Austin, Interlagos and Qatar, which means there are three Sprints within the last six rounds.
On high of the Dash calendar, the beginning instances for the 2026 races have been confirmed, with the Canadian Grand Prix one space of focus. Subsequent 12 months’s race in Montreal takes place on the identical day because the Indianapolis 500 following calendar regionalization, and RACER understands F1 actively engaged with IndyCar to try to keep away from a conflict. In consequence, the Canadian Grand Prix will begin at 1600 ET, making a greater than three-hour window to run the Indy 500 in (inexperienced flag time 1245 ET) earlier than the races may overlap.
