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F1 unveils 2026 calendar as Imola reacts to exclusion - RacingNews365 Review

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The 2026 F1 race calendar has officially been unveiled as the sport heads towards a new era.

F1 is set to travel to 24 different venues once again during the campaign following its expansion to the historic figure in 2024.

READ MORE: 2026 F1 calendar revealed

Imola issues defiant statement after 2026 F1 calendar absence

The Imola F1 circuit is seeking a return to the race calendar after missing out on a spot on next year's schedule.

F1 confirmed its 24-race calendar for the 2026 campaign on Tuesday morning, with Madrid replacing Imola.

READ MORE: Imola issues defiant statement after 2026 F1 calendar absence

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F1 steward makes startling Lewis Hamilton claim

F1 steward Derek Warwick has suggested Lewis Hamilton may already be thinking about calling time on his career.

Hamilton made a switch to Ferrari this season following a successful 12-year stint with Mercedes, winning six F1 titles in that time.

READ MORE: F1 steward makes startling Lewis Hamilton claim

McLaren handed warning over Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris situation

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer is adamant the harmonious relationship between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will not continue as the season progresses.

McLaren has enjoyed a strong start to the current season, winning seven of the opening nine grands prix.

READ MORE: McLaren handed warning over Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris situation

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Lewis Hamilton actions create Max Verstappen comparison: 'I got a bit surprised'

Former F1 driver Sebastien Buemi has revealed that he was "surprised" by Lewis Hamilton not defending from Nico Hulkenberg in Barcelona, whilst Max Verstappen refused to "give up" against George Russell. 

The closing laps of the Spanish Grand Prix threw up multiple shocks, the first of which being Verstappen driving into the side of Russell at Turn 5. 

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton actions create Max Verstappen comparison: 'I got a bit surprised'

Max Verstappen delivered blow to F1 title hopes: 'An illusion'

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher does not believe Max Verstappen has a strong chance of winning the drivers' title this year.

Verstappen entered the campaign looking to secure his fifth consecutive championship - a feat achieved just once before by Ralf's brother, Michael.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen delivered blow to F1 title hopes: 'An illusion'

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chn Chinese GP 15 Mar 2026
jpn Japanese GP 29 Mar 2026
bhr Bahrain GP 12 Apr 2026
sau Saudi Arabian GP 19 Apr 2026
usa Miami GP 03 May 2026
can Canadian GP 24 May 2026
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