Ultimate Cup Series Announces 2026 Calendar with Key Venue Changes
The Ultimate Cup Series has officially announced its six-round calendar for the 2026 season, highlighted by a first-time event at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
The season will kick off at Circuit Paul Ricard in late April, marking the only appearance of the French track, which has traditionally hosted both the opening and closing rounds. Following Paul Ricard, the series will move to Magny-Cours for the second round in May. Noteworthy is the return of Navarra as the Spanish host, replacing Motorland Aragón, with the penultimate race scheduled for mid-October. The season will conclude at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal, which shifts from its previous May slot to November.
2026 Ultimate Cup Series Schedule:
- Round 1: Circuit Paul Ricard, France, April 23-26
- Round 2: Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, France, May 28-31
- Round 3: Mugello Circuit, Italy, July 9-12
- Round 4: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, September 17-20
- Round 5: Circuito de Navarra, Spain, October 15-18
- Round 6: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal, November 5-8
This revised schedule reflects the series’ effort to enhance its global footprint, particularly with the debut at Spa-Francorchamps, a revered venue in motorsport.
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