Formula 2 to Race in US for First Time

Miami and Montreal added to 2026 calendar after Bahrain, Saudi rounds canceled

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:18pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Formula 2 race scene, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.The addition of Miami and Montreal to the Formula 2 calendar will bring the junior racing series to new markets and provide opportunities for American drivers to compete at home.Today in Miami

FIA Formula 2 will race in the United States for the first time next month after Miami was included as one of two late additions to the 2026 calendar. Formula 2 will join Formula 1 in Miami, and will subsequently visit Montreal three weeks later, giving American driver Colton Herta a home round in his rookie F2 campaign.

Why it matters

This marks the first time Formula 2, the feeder series to Formula 1, will race in North America. The addition of Miami and Montreal to the 2026 calendar comes after the cancellation of planned events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East. The new North American rounds will provide more exposure for the series and its drivers in key markets.

The details

Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel said the series has been wanting to race in North America for a long time, and the new rounds will ensure the championship is back racing as quickly as possible after the cancellations. The Miami and Montreal events were put together in a short amount of time with the support of Formula 1 and the race promoters.

  • Formula 2 will race in Miami in May 2026.
  • Formula 2 will race in Montreal three weeks after the Miami event.

The players

Bruno Michel

The CEO of FIA Formula 2.

Colton Herta

An American driver competing in his rookie Formula 2 season in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We are now going to Miami and Montreal for the second and third rounds of the 2026 season, respectively. I would like to thank Stefano Domenicali and Formula 1 for their support in making this possible, and also the FIA, the promoters of the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix, and of course my team, who have worked hard to put in place two new Rounds in such a short amount of time.”

— Bruno Michel, CEO, FIA Formula 2

“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, FIA Formula 2

What’s next

The new North American rounds will provide an opportunity for American driver Colton Herta to compete in a Formula 2 race on home soil for the first time in his career.

The takeaway

The addition of Miami and Montreal to the 2026 Formula 2 calendar marks an important milestone for the series, as it expands its footprint into the lucrative North American market for the first time. This move will help grow the sport's fanbase and exposure in key regions, while also providing an exciting new challenge for the drivers and teams.