Motorsport Australia and AU4 promoter AGI Sport have locked in the 2026 Championship calendar, setting up a strong season that will see the series visit Winton Raceway, Sydney Motorsport Park and The Bend across five rounds from May through to September.
Next year is shaping up as the biggest season yet for Formula 4 in Australia, with early indications
of up to a dozen Gen2 F4 cars on the grid alongside around 10 Gen1 vehicles. The combination
should deliver closer racing, more development opportunities for young drivers, and a clearer
formula car pathway for young Australian drivers to explore championships in Europe, the UAE
and America.
The mix of Australian circuits in 2026 will offer a good balance between speed and technical
strengths. Winton Raceway replaces Phillip Island for the Victorian round this year, and brings a
fresh challenge of tight, flowing sectors and no room for error. The Bend double-header will test
consistency and smart race craft across two distinct layouts, the West circuit and International
circuit, while Sydney Motorsport Park will again anchor the New South Wales rounds, hosting the
second round in May and the season finale in September.
2026 AU4 Championship Calendar
Round 1: Winton Raceway, May 1-3 2026.
Round 2: Sydney Motorsport Park, May 30-31 2026.
Round 3: The Bend Motorsport Park, West layout, July 17 – 19 2026.
Round 4: The Bend Motorsport Park, International layout, August 21 – 23 2026.
Round 5: Sydney Motorsport Park, GP Circuit, September 11-13 2026.
The 2026 season builds on the growth the category has enjoyed since returning to the Australian
motorsport landscape after Covid-19 shutdowns in 2023. With drivers as young as 14 able to
compete in Gen1 machinery, while those aged 15 and above can step into the newer Gen2 cars,
the championship gives rising talent the opportunity to experience national-level competition
from the moment they can get their circuit licence.
