IN NUMBERS: From record crowds to environmental initiatives – the incredible stats behind the 2026 F1 season so far As the sport pauses for a summer break, we present some of the standout numbers from the 2026 campaign up to this point. Formula 1 entered a new era in 2026, with overhauled regulations, debutant teams and rookie drivers all featuring – and serving up plenty of entertainment for fans across 11 action-packed rounds from Australia in early-March to Hungary last weekend. As the paddock pauses to catch its collective breath, we present some of the incredible statistics behind the season so far, spanning race attendance, TV viewership, arriving races, social engagement, environmental initiatives and more. Race attendance - All events in 2026 have been sold-out. - Nearly 3.7 million people have attended race weekends this year vs 3.4 million when compared to the same races in 2025 (+6% year-on-year). Five new circuit attendance records have been broken: - Australia (484,000) - Canada (360,000) - Austria (320,000) - Silverstone (564,000) - Belgium (400,000) Versus 2025, attendance increases include: - Japanese Grand Prix up by 18% - British Grand Prix up by 13% - Austrian Grand Prix up by 7% TV viewership The sport continues to see a growth in global TV audiences, led by several key strategic markets, including Brazil, Italy and China. In Brazil, total TV audiences have grown significantly year-on-year, with race weekends delivering audiences up to five times larger than in 2025. The British Grand Prix reached a record 18 million viewers across Brazil’s TV Globo and SportTV3, generating the highest audience for the event in eight years and the largest single-market audience for any F1 race globally since 2020. In Italy, TV audiences are up 27% through the British Grand Prix compared to 2025. Several races delivered