With the growing global demand to host Formula One races, the sport decided to drop Italy's iconic Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola from the 2026 calendar to make way for Madrid. With the number of Grands Prix in a year capped at 24,

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Formula 1 has released its 2026 season race schedule, which includes the addition of a grand prix in Madrid and the removal of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.