Formula 2 To Race In North America For First Time In 2026

The motorsport series will add events in Miami and Montreal as part of the 2026 calendar.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:24pm

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FIA Formula 2 has added Miami and Montreal to its 2026 calendar, marking the championship's first-ever rounds in North America. The new races will take place in May as part of Formula 1 race weekends, with Miami hosting Round 2 on May 1-3 and Montreal following as Round 3 on May 22-24. The move comes after the cancellation of the Sakhir and Jeddah rounds in April, and aims to deliver a long-awaited expansion into two major North American markets for Formula 2.

Why it matters

Bringing Formula 2 to North America for the first time represents an important step in the championship's continued global growth and strengthens the pathway alongside Formula 1. It will connect the development series with new audiences and allow fans in Miami and Montreal to follow the support races alongside the main F1 events.

The details

Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel said the championship has targeted North America for some time, making the late addition of Miami and Montreal especially significant. 'It was not an easy thing to do, but bringing F2 to North America for the first time is really fantastic,' Michel said. 'It enables us to ensure we're back racing as quickly as possible' after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rounds.

  • Formula 2 will race in Miami on May 1-3, 2026.
  • Formula 2 will race in Montreal on May 22-24, 2026.

The players

Stefano Domenicali

President and CEO of Formula 1.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem

President of the FIA.

Bruno Michel

CEO of Formula 2.

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What they’re saying

“'While it has not been possible to go ahead with the two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this month, and we look forward to being back with our passionate fans there as soon as possible, it is great news for our fans, the drivers and the teams that Formula 2 will be racing in Miami and Montreal.'”

— Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1

“'Following the necessary changes to the calendar at the start of the season, the addition of these new rounds ensures the FIA Formula 2 Championship remains strong and balanced, and able to deliver for our teams, drivers and fans. Bringing the championship to North America via Miami and Montreal for the first time marks an important step in its continued global growth, strengthening the pathway alongside Formula One and connecting with new audiences.'”

— Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA

“'It was not an easy thing to do, but bringing F2 to North America for the first time is really fantastic. It's something we have been wanting to do for a long time, and it enables us to ensure we're back racing as quickly as possible.'”

— Bruno Michel, CEO of Formula 2

What’s next

The Formula 2 calendar will continue with the Monaco round on June 4-7, 2026 after the new North American events.

The takeaway

The addition of Miami and Montreal to the Formula 2 calendar in 2026 represents a landmark moment for the development series, as it expands its reach into two major North American markets and strengthens the pathway alongside Formula 1. This move will connect Formula 2 with new audiences and provide fans in these cities the opportunity to experience the support races alongside the main F1 events.