The new season of the “royal race” will start in Australia on March 8, 2026. New competition regulations will come into force in the new Formula 1 championship.
McLaren became the winner of the Formula 1 Constructors’ Cup for the 2025 season. However, specific changes will await us.
For the first time in the last ten years, Formula 1 will increase the number of teams from 10 to 11. Cadillac, representing the American design company General Motors, will become a new participant in the championship. Initially, their cars will be equipped with Ferrari engines, and later replaced with their own.
In addition, significant changes will be made to the technical regulations for cars. In 2026, the car’s width will be reduced from 200 centimeters to 190 centimeters. There will also be a transition to new power plants, which will receive a different balance between electric and thermal power. Each team will be able to use new, sustainable fuels that meet the championship’s long-term environmental goals.
The changes will affect the budget limit, which will increase from $135 million per season to $215 million. This will allow teams to invest more in research and development.
Thanks to changes in the regulations, the Formula 1 season will become even more unpredictable. The new competition format can change everything radically. Changes in aerodynamics and engines will create opportunities for Mercedes to return to Olympus. The chances of Ferrari and Red Bull winning will also increase.
It should be noted that the championship will consist of 24 stages for the second consecutive year. The season will start on Sunday, March 8, in Australia. The start of the championship can bring many surprises and changes in the alignment of forces.
The final will traditionally be held in Abu Dhabi. The last Grand Prix of 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, December 6.
The Madrid Grand Prix will debut in 2026. The race will take place in September. Thus, in the new season, Spain will host two stages: in Barcelona and Madrid.