Formula 1 could make an important change to its calendar from the 2026 season onwards. Europe, the category’s most traditional location, could lose space.
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Why should F1 reduce the number of races in Europe?
According to Stefano Domenicali, executive director and president of F1, the category will invest more in new markets, meaning that Europe may lose space.
— We have news to share very soon about the possibility of rotating some GPs in Europe in the medium term and other options. It is true that we have a wide demand for new possible tests wanting to enter and our choice will always be a balance between economic benefits and growth in markets in which we see potential for our business,” he stated.
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Countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in addition to two new races in the USA, in Miami and Las Vegas, recently entered the calendar, which now has 24 races. New countries want to enter, including Argentina, South Korea and Thailand. The financial proposals, superior to those of current races, contribute to the decision being made.
With this, the idea would be to rotate GPs in Europe, such as Belgium and the Netherlands, which do not have government assistance to keep them on the calendar, the same situation as Madrid, which enters the circuit next year.
What are the next races of the F1 season?
- Las Vegas GP – USA – November 23
- Qatar GP x Qatar – December 1st
- Abu Dhabi GP – United Arab Emirates – December 8
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How is the Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship?
- 1 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 393 pontos
- 2 – Lando Norris (McLaren): 331 points
- 3 – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): 307 points
- 4 – Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 262 points
- 5 – Carlos Sainz (Ferrari): 244 points
- 6 – George Russell (Mercedes): 192 points
- 7 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): 190 points
- 8 – Sergio Perez (Red Bull): 151 points
- 9 – Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): 62 points
- 10 – Nico Hülkenberg (Haas): 31 points
How is the Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championship?
- 1 – McLaren: 593 points
- 2 – Ferrari: 557 points
- 3 – Red Bull: 544 points
- 4 – Mercedes: 382 points
- 5 – Aston Martin: 86 points
- 6 – Alpine: 49 points
- 6 – Haas: 46 points
- 7 – RB: 44 points
- 8 – Williams: 17 points
- 10 – Sauber: 0 points
Which drivers will be in Formula 1 in 2025?
- Alpine – Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
- Aston Martin – Fernando Alonso e Lance Stroll
- Ferrari – Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
- Haas – Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman
- Sauber/Audi – Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
- McLaren – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
- Mercedes – George Russel and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
- RB – Yuki Tsunoda
- Red Bull – Max Verstappen and Sérgio Pérez
- Williams – Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz
