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Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Formula One chiefs announce major update to 2026 calendar
The 2026 Formula One season will feature a rare Saturday race after the FIA announced an update to the calendar. Azerbaijan is the 17th race of the 24-race season and all team have been informed of the move. It comes after the Azerbaijan race promoter and government stakeholders formally requested the change of date. The official update also provided fans with confirmation of the dates of the three pre-season sessions. Test one will be a private event and will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya between January 26-30.
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
F1 Announces Azerbaijan GP Date Change for 2026
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Formula One has accepted a request made by the promoters of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and government stakeholders to shift the dates of the 2026 race weekend in Baku. The Grand Prix was originally scheduled for Sunday, 27 September 2026, according to the recently released 2026 F1 calendar. However, to accommodate a national day of mourning, F1 and FIA have shifted the Azerbaijan GP to Saturday, 26 September. This means all the other events prior to race day, including qualifying, practice sessions, and media day, will take place one day earlier than usual. All F1 teams have been notified of the change. Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-24 during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September... Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-24 during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September 15, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. More2026 marks F1's entry into a new era of regulations, where cars will not only be smaller and lighter but will also be powered by electric power and internal combustion in equal measure. In addition, the year also marks the beginning of a historic F1 journey for the sport's eleventh team, Cadillac F1, while the Sauber F1 team will be present on the grid as an Audi works team following a takeover by the German automaker. In terms of Grand Prix destinations, a big change is the introduction of Madrid as a second Grand Prix destination in Spain, which replaces Imola. Announcing the 2026 F1 calendar, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: "2026 will be a new era for Formula 1 where we will witness a brand-new set of regulations for our sport, the cars and the engines that will be powered by 100% sustainable fuel. "We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1 grid. "It promises to be an unforgettable season, where once again we will come together at 24 amazing global venues to watch the best drivers in the world push themselves to the limit and produce incredible wheel to wheel racing for our millions of fans watching around the globe. "I want to thank all our fans for their passionate support and the FIA, with all the volunteers, marshals and officials, as well as the promoters, partners, sponsors, host cities and the local motor racing federations for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule in what I know will be another historic year for Formula 1." The 2026 F1 Schedule 6–8 March – Australia – Melbourne 13–15 March – China – Shanghai 27–29 March – Japan – Suzuka 10–12 April – Bahrain – Sakhir 17–19 April – Saudi Arabia – Jeddah 1–3 May – USA – Miami 22–24 May – Canada – Montreal 5–7 June – Monaco – Monaco 12–14 June – Spain – Barcelona 26–28 June – Austria – Spielberg 3–5 July – United Kingdom – Silverstone 17–19 July – Belgium – Spa 24–26 July – Hungary – Budapest 21–23 August – Netherlands – Zandvoort 4–6 September – Italy – Monza 11–13 September – Spain – Madrid 24–26 September – Azerbaijan – Baku 9–11 October – Singapore – Singapore 23–25 October – USA – Austin 30 October – 1 November – Mexico – Mexico City 6–8 November – Brazil – São Paulo 19–21 November – USA – Las Vegas 27–29 November – Qatar – Lusail 4–6 December – Abu Dhabi – Yas Marina
Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Azerbaijan GP on a Saturday in 2026, F1 to test in January
Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen crash out during the race REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute Azerbaijan GP on a Saturday in 2026, F1 to test in January LONDON - Formula One will race on a Saturday in Azerbaijan next year to avoid a clash with a national day and pre-season testing will start behind closed doors at Spain's Barcelona circuit in January. Formula One and the governing FIA said the change of date for the race in Baku had been made at the request of the promoter and government stakeholders. Originally scheduled for September 27 next year, it will now be held on the 26th with each day of the event also moving forward. That will mean Formula One having two Saturday races on next year's 24-round calendar, with the Las Vegas night grand prix scheduled for November 21. Formula One is entering a new engine era next season with major technical changes and the new cars will hit the track earlier than usual, with teams having three pre-season tests to shake out any gremlins. The first on January 26-30 will be a private one at the Circuit de Catalunya. The second and third, with the usual access for media, will be in Bahrain between February 11-13 and 18-20. The season starts in Australia on March 8. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
F1 issues pre-season testing dates ahead 2026 season; Azerbaijan Grand Prix moved up a day
Formula 1 and the FIA on Monday announced the pre-season testing dates ahead of the 2026 F1 season, which will see the latest set of regulations implemented. The new season will see three tests take place in Barcelona and Bahrain during the months of January and February before the start of racing action. F1 also announced that the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be shifted from Sunday, September 27, to Saturday, September 26, to accommodate a national day after a request from the race promoter and government stakeholders. All events during the Azerbaijan GP weekend will therefore be held a day earlier than scheduled. Here are the details of the three preseason tests scheduled ahead of the 2026 season: Test one will be a private test and will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya between 26–30 January. Test two will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit between 11–13 February. Test three will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit between 18–20 February.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
F1 penalty points system explained – with Max Verstappen close to race ban
Formula 1's penalty points system has been placed under the spotlight after Max Verstappen's punishment for his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutchman was handed a 10-second time penalty for ramming Russell late in the race, before the FIA gave the Red Bull driver three penalty points on his FIA superlicence. Advertisement Verstappen has now accrued 11 points, with 12 to a driver's name over 12 months triggering a race ban. Kevin Magnussen, driving for Haas last year, missed the 2024 Azerbaijan GP as a result of the 12-point rule. But why is the penalty-points system in place – and how many do other drivers have? The FIA implemented the penalty points system to monitor the behaviour of drivers over the course of a season. They can be given for anything from crashes and racing incidents to safety car and yellow flag-related infringements. The stewards decide on the number of points. The more points handed to a driver for a certain scenario, the more severe the incident. Advertisement Verstappen's three-point penalty in Barcelona is the most severe punishment he's received over the past year, which includes other incidents involving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. As well as Verstappen, only Norris – for failing to slow under yellow flags in Qatar last year – has been given a three-point penalty out of the current grid over the last 12 months. Verstappen must avoid a penalty point at the next race in Canada (15 June) to avoid a race ban for the Austrian GP (29 June). How has Verstappen accrued 11 points? 3 points, 2025 Spanish GP – Causing a collision with George Russell(expires 1 June 2026) 2 points, 2024 Abu Dhabi GP – Causing a collision with Oscar Piastri (expires 8 December 2025) 1 point, 2024 Qatar GP – Driving unnecessarily slowly on a cooldown lap in qualifying (expires 1 December 2025) 1 point, 2024 Brazil GP sprint – Being under the minimum VSC delta time (expires 1 November 2025) 2 points, 2024 Mexico GP – Forcing Lando Norris off-track (expires 27 October 2025) 2 points, 2024 Austrian GP – Causing a collision with Lando Norris (expires 30 June 2025) Max Verstappen is one penalty point away from a race ban (PA) What are other drivers on?
