Manama, June 10 (BNA): Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have announced the official 2026 season calendar, confirming Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) as the host of the fourth round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will take place from 10 to 12 April 2026 at BIC. Bahrain retains its position on the calendar following a successful 2025 race that sold out.

The 2026 season will begin in Australia from March 6 to 8, followed by China (March 13-15), Japan (March 27-29), and then Bahrain. Tickets for the Bahrain Grand Prix are expected to be in high demand again next year. BIC will offer priority ticket access for fans registering their interest early via Bahraingp.com, ahead of the official ticket launch.

The 2026 calendar will feature 24 races, including the addition of a new Grand Prix in Madrid, scheduled for September 11 to 13. After Bahrain, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah will take place from April 17 to 19, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi from December 4 to 6.

M.A.