2026 F1 season: how to watch, full schedule, where to stream Formula 1 races and more

Formula One racing returns with the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, which is technically on Sunday, Mar. 8. But thanks to the time difference, for U.S. viewers, the race will begin at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Saturday, March 7. The 2026 season runs through Dec. 6, concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way into select IMAX theaters this season. Here's what we know. (AP)

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

As the first new team on the grid in a decade — Haas, also an American team, entered F1 in 2016 — many expect Cadillac to be the worst in the series for now. Its engine isn't ready and Cadillac will lease from Ferrari for the first two seasons.

Messi’s ‘Finalissima’ and F1 races: The sporting events that could be affected by Iran-US war

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over global sports, placing the schedules of icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton in jeopardy.

Seven things to look out for in new F1 season including ‘El Clasico’, new race at Silverstone and ‘very complex’ rules

IT’S race week for Formula One for the first time in 2026. The season gets underway with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, with lights out in Melbourne on Sunday from 4am UK time. But
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Cadillac F1 Team Names Race Car Chassis After This Legendary American Driver

The Cadillac F1 team announced that its first chassis will be tagged with No. MAC-26, paying homage to one of the most iconic American race car drivers.

Formula 1 and Red Bull Racing host showrun in Phoenix outside Suns and D-backs’ stadiums

On March 14th, the sound echoing off Downtown Phoenix won’t be a buzzer-beater or a walk-off; it’ll be horsepower as Formula 1 and Red Bull Racing are bringing the Red Bull Showrun to Jefferson Street.

Australian F1 GP boss addresses race cancellation fears, 1000 staff scrambling

Australian Grand Prix organisers are confident the Formula One season opener will go ahead as planned as all 11 teams scramble to travel to Melbourne amid the Middle East conflict.