The Canadian and Singapore Grands Prix will each host Dash occasions for the primary time on the 2026 Method 1 calendar.
F1 has confirmed the six venues for the Dash races subsequent season, with China once more the primary of the weekends to function only one apply and two qualifying periods forward of a Dash on Saturday and the principle grand prix on a Sunday. Miami additionally stays on the schedule for what would be the third consecutive yr, 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 – that means consecutive Dash weekends in North America – earlier than the British Grand Prix encompasses 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 will even host a Dash for the primary time in what’s the remaining yr of its contract, earlier than the sixth and remaining 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 problem in overtaking on the road circuit, however the timing will make sure the Saturday race takes place in daylight.
There aren’t any extra Sprints added to the present complete of six as a result of new technical laws that shall be launched, however RACER understands there might be an expanded schedule in 2027. That quantity might be as excessive as 12 Dash occasions, with format adjustments reminiscent of reverse grids being thought of and mentioned with the groups and FIA, as the game appears 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 impression and recognition because it was launched in 2021,” F1 president Stefano Domenicali mentioned. “With 4 aggressive periods reasonably than two throughout a standard 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 massive 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 monitor. I need to thank the FIA, all of the promoters, our companions, marshals, volunteers, and native sporting golf equipment for persevering with to make the Dash an enormous success and all of us look ahead to giving our followers extra unimaginable racing and pleasure within the 2026 season.”
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says drivers shall be concerned in any decision-making in the case of adjustments to the Dash format, that at present sees a separate qualifying session and brief race that pays factors to the highest eight finishers.
“The Dash format has change into an more and more thrilling a part of the FIA Method One World Championship, delivering high-intensity racing and added leisure for followers around the globe,” Ben Sulayem added. “As we look forward to a landmark 2026 season that includes a brand new era of automobiles 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 carefully with FOM, the groups, our officers, and the drivers to make sure the Dash format enhances the championship.”
The choices imply there shall be no Dash at Interlagos for the primary time for the reason that format was launched, whereas the US Grand Prix in Austin will even revert to the standard race weekend schedule for the primary time since 2022.
This yr, the schedule nonetheless options Dash weekends in Austin, Interlagos and Qatar, that means there are three Sprints within the remaining six rounds.
On prime of the Dash calendar, the beginning occasions for the 2026 races have been confirmed, with the Canadian Grand Prix one space of focus. Subsequent yr’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 attempt 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.
