Formula 2 announced this Thursday morning (9) that it will hold rounds in Miami, United States, and Montreal, Canada, in the 2026 season. The double-headers, which were not initially planned on the calendar, will be held due to the impossibility of racing in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April, because of armed conflicts in the Middle East.
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With this morning’s announcement, for the first time Formula 1’s main feeder series will hold races in North America. The Miami round will be the second of the championship, taking place between May 1 and 3, while the Canadian double-header, the third on the calendar, is scheduled for 22, 23, and 24 of the same month.
“While it was not possible to hold the two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this month, and we look forward to meeting our passionate fans there again as soon as possible, it is great news for our fans, drivers, and teams that F2 will race in Miami and Montreal,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1.
“Bruno (Michel) and the entire F2 family have done an excellent job, collaborating closely with us, the FIA, and the promoters in Miami and Montreal, to ensure we minimize the gap in the championship races this year, and I want to thank everyone for making this possible. It will be fantastic to resume racing in a few weeks and have F2 alongside F1 when we return to the United States for the first time this season,” Domenicali added.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, also praised the inclusion of the North American rounds in the F2 calendar. The official also expressed concern about the situation in the Middle East and hopes to return to racing in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia soon.
“Following the necessary calendar changes at the start of the season, the inclusion of these new rounds ensures that F2 remains strong and balanced, capable of meeting the expectations of our teams, drivers, and fans. Taking the championship to North America, visiting Miami and Montreal for the first time, marks an important step in its continued global growth, strengthening the path alongside F1 and connecting with new audiences. I thank all those who worked tirelessly to make these rounds possible,” Ben Sulayem.
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“Our thoughts remain with all those affected by the ongoing events in the Middle East and we continue to hope for a swift return to stability. We look forward to racing in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia very soon,” added the head of world motorsport’s governing body.
F2 CEO Bruno Michel also highlighted the move to Miami and Montreal, and said he hopes to return to Sakhir and Jeddah soon.
“We have always loved racing in Sakhir and Jeddah, and we wish these cities all the best, looking forward to returning to both as soon as circumstances allow. Now we will head to Miami and Montreal for the second and third rounds of the 2026 season, respectively. I would like to thank Stefano Domenicali and F1 for the support that made this possible, as well as the FIA, the promoters of the Miami and Canadian GPs and, of course, my team, who worked hard to organize two new rounds in such a short time,” Michel said.
“It was not an easy task, but bringing F2 to North America for the first time is really fantastic. It is something we have wanted to do for a long time and that allows us to ensure we return to racing as soon as possible. It will be a great new challenge for our teams and our drivers, who received the news with enthusiasm. I am sure the quality of the racing will bring a lot of excitement to the fans and everyone attending the two GPs,” he added.
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