Motorsport Australia and AU4 promoter AGI Sport have locked in the 2026 Championship calendar, setting up a strong season which sees 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 AU4 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
- Round 2: Sydney Motorsport Park, May 30-31
- Round 3: The Bend Motorsport Park, West layout, July 17 – 19
- Round 4: The Bend Motorsport Park, International layout, August 21 – 23
- Round 5: Sydney Motorsport Park, GP Circuit, September 11-13
The 2026 season builds on the growth the category has enjoyed since returning to the Australian motorsport landscape in 2023.
Drivers as young as 14 will 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.
The prizes for the Gen2 and Gen1 Championship and details of the 2026 drivers and teams will be announced in the following weeks.
For more information on the AU4 Championship, visit au4-championship.com.au.
