f1 qualifying wann

F1 qualifying times, often called "wann" in casual fan lingo for "wann sein" (German for "when is it"), depend on the current Grand Prix weekend in the 2026 season. As of January 4, 2026, the season hasn't started yet—pre-season testing kicks off later this month. Here's the breakdown based on the official calendar.

Next Qualifying Events

Qualifying typically happens Saturday afternoons local time during race weekends, but exact times vary by track and time zone. Check official F1 sources or apps for live updates as sessions approach.

• Pre-season Testing (No Qualifying) : Barcelona (Jan 26-30), Bahrain (Feb 11-13, Feb 18-20)—focus on practice laps.

• Australian GP (Round 1, Mar 13-15) : Qualifying likely Sat Mar 14, ~5 PM AEDT (Melbourne time).

• Chinese GP (Round 2, Mar 20-22) : Qualifying Sat Mar 21, around 4 PM CST (Shanghai). Sprint format may shift it.

2026 Season Highlights

The calendar features 24 races with new rules, 11 teams (hello, Cadillac!), and sprint weekends marked with *. Expect shuffled grids from active aero and sustainable fuels.

Race| Dates| Location| Sprint?
---|---|---|---
Australia| Mar 13-15| Melbourne| No 5
China| Mar 20-22| Shanghai| Yes 5
Japan| Apr 3-5| Suzuka| No 5
Bahrain| Apr 10-12| Sakhir| Yes 5
Saudi| Apr 17-19| Jeddah| No 5
Miami| May 1-3| Miami| Yes 5
Monaco| Jun 5-7| Monaco| No 3
Barcelona| Jun 12-14| Barcelona| No 3
Austria| Jun 26-28| Spielberg| No 3
Britain| Jul 3-5| Silverstone| Yes* 3

TL;DR : No qualifying today—season starts March. For latest news, track the Australian GP weekend first.

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