Confirmed
F2 adds North American rounds to 2026 calendar
Formula 2 confirms Miami and Montreal events, replacing cancelled Middle Eastern races; F3 replacement venues remain unannounced.
F2 Confirms North American Debut
Formula 2 will debut in North America during the 2026 season, with events in Miami and Montreal added to the championship calendar. These races replace the previously cancelled rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which were removed due to ongoing regional conflict. Miami will host its inaugural F2 race from May 6-8, followed by Montreal between May 22-24.
The decision means the Formula 2 championship avoids an extended gap in its schedule after the initial cancellations. The first North American Formula 1 race of the season is scheduled to be the Miami Grand Prix. F1 Academy, which also lost its Saudi Arabian event, has already adapted by extending its race weekends in Montreal and Austin, adopting a three-race format. Formula 3, which had a Bahrain round cancelled, has yet to announce replacement venues.
Calendar Adjustments and Driver Impact
With Canada now firmly on the revised schedule, this development impacts Hitech TGR driver Colton Herta, who will be unable to participate in the Indianapolis 500. The North American open-wheel classic occurs during the same weekend as the Montreal F2 event. Stefano Domenicali, F1 President and CEO, expressed enthusiasm for the new venues, highlighting the opportunity to limit the racing gap for the championship while returning to the United States for the first time this season, according to Crash.net. He further thanked Bruno Michel and the F2 team, the FIA, and the Miami and Montreal promoters for their efforts in making the revised calendar possible.
Championship Perspective
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated that the addition of these new rounds ensures the FIA Formula 2 Championship remains robust and balanced, continuing to deliver for teams, drivers, and fans. Bringing the championship to North America for the first time, specifically via Miami and Montreal, marks an important step in its global expansion, strengthening the pathway alongside Formula 1 and connecting with new audiences, as reported by Crash.net. His statement also acknowledged the initial calendar changes and expressed hope for a swift return to stability in the Middle East.
Status And Sources
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