While several tracks find themselves in a fight to secure their spot on the F1 schedule, there are circuits that have managed to secure their long-time future on the Formula One calendar. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reveals each track's contractual situation.

Although the 2026 season is still underway with ten more races left to complete, Formula 1 and the FIA have already announced the calendar for the 2026 F1 season, will see the introduction of a new venue, new teams and new regulations for the next generation of F1 cars that will run on 100% advanced sustainable fuels.

Commencing in Australia on 6-8 March, the calendar, which was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, will feature 24 races, with the season finale in Abu Dhabi on 4-6 December.

In 2026, Ramadan will be throughout February and March, meaning the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will once again be held in April.

The 2026 calendar sees further improvements to the geographical flow of races, including the Canadian Grand Prix now following Miami in an earlier slot from 22-24 May, delivering significant freight efficiencies as some equipment can move directly from one to the other.

This change creates a consolidated European leg of the season across the summer months, beginning in Monaco from 5-7 June, and finishing in Spain, where Madrid will make its Formula 1 calendar debut from 11-13 September.

The Championship then returns to Asia with the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix, ahead of a triple header in the Americas, before Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi once again close out the season.

What does the future hold for the F1 tracks?

The 2026 F1 schedule means that Imola will lose its spot on the schedule. Even if the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari saw great races since its returned to the action in 2020 and has been a favourite with drivers and fans, the chances of having two races in Italy having been slim.

In 2026, several contracts will expire. Barcelona is expected to host a race a race next year, albeit it will run under a different banner as Madrid will take over the Spanish Grand Prix as of 2026. However, it is still unknown if the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya can secure its spot on the F1 schedule after the conclusion of its 2026 race.

Zandvoort will host its final race in the foreseeable future in 2026. Although the Dutch circuit is a favourite among fans and drivers due to its unique track characteristics and atmosphere, financial reasons will lead to the end of the latest era of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Texas and Baku have contract until 2026, but both venues are expected to remain on the F1 calendar.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has recently extended its contract until 2027, but with Formula One acting as promoter, it is expected that the venue has a long future in the sport.

Whilst Singapore’s and Mexico’s contract are set to run until 2029, Suzuka, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Interlagos, Shanghai, Qatar, Monaco, Monza and Hungary all have their long-term future on the F1 schedule sorted.

While Spa was on the verge of falling off the calendar, it secured a rotational deal with Formula One in January 2025, which means that the Belgian Grand Prix will become a rotational round from 2027 onwards.

The brand-new Madring has a contract until 2035 just as Canada, while Bahrain and Melbourne will stay on the calendar until at least 2036 and 2037 respectively.

Miami and Austria has somewhat unimaginably long contract, with both venues have recently confirmed a contract extension until 2041.