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F1 2026 grand prix race start times

The 2026 F1 season will usher in a new era with the most radical set of rule changes in decades. Here are the start times for each of the grands prix in 2026

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The 2026 Formula 1 season will usher in a new era for the championship with the most radical set of rule changes in decades.

Here are the start times for each of the grands prix for the 2026 season; all times are local to the location they are in. In brackets, you'll find the UK time.

Qualifying 4pm (5am)
Race 3pm (4am)

Sprint 11am (3am)
Qualifying 3pm (7am)
Race 3pm (7am)

Qualifying 3pm (7am)
Race 2pm (6am)

Qualifying 7pm (5pm)
Race 6pm (4pm)

Qualifying 8pm (6pm)
Race 8pm (6pm)

Sprint 12pm (5pm)
Qualifying 4pm (9pm)
Race 4pm (9pm)

Qualifying 4pm (3pm)
Race 3pm (2pm)

Sprint 12pm
Qualifying 4pm
Race 3pm

Qualifying 4pm (3pm)
Race 3pm (2pm)

Sprint 12pm (11am)
Qualifying 4pm (3pm)
Race 3pm (2pm)

Qualifying 4pm (3pm)
Race 3pm (2pm)

Qualifying 4pm (1pm)
Race 3pm (midday)

Sprint 5pm (10am)
Qualifying 9pm (2pm)
Race 8pm (1pm)

Qualifying 4pm (9pm)
Race 3pm (8pm)

Qualifying 3pm (9pm)
Race 2pm (8pm)

Qualifying 3pm (6pm)
Race 2pm (5pm)

Qualifying 8pm (4am)
Race 8pm (4am)

Qualifying 9pm (6pm)
Race 7pm (4pm)

Qualifying 6pm (2pm)
Race 5pm (1pm)

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