2026 Ultimate Cup European Series

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The 2026 Ultimate Cup European Series is scheduled to be the eighth season of the Ultimate Cup European Series. It will start at Circuit Paul Ricard on 24 April and will end at Algarve International Circuit on 29 November. [1] The Ultimate Cup Series is a program comprising multiple endurance and sprint championships across different classes of motor racing.

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2026 will see the debut of the Ultimate Cup European Winter Series, a separate three-round winter series held from 13 February to 22 March across the Iberian peninsula. [2]

Main series

Race calendar

The 2026 calendar was announced on 30 July 2025. Circuit Paul Ricard will only hold one round instead of two for the first time since 2020, with the championship instead debuting at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. [1]

RoundCircuitDateMap of circuit locations
1 Flag of France.svg Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet 24–26 April
2 Flag of France.svg Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Magny-Cours 29–31 May
3 Flag of Italy.svg Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero 10–12 July
4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot 18–20 September
5 Flag of Spain.svg Motorland Aragón, Alcañiz 23–25 October
6 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Algarve International Circuit, Portimão 27–29 November

Winter series

The Series organizers announced the launch of a separate three-round winter series in June 2025.

Race calendar

The calendar for the inaugural Ultimate Cup European Winter Series was revealed together with the championship's launch on 19 June 2025, with the exact location of the third and final race yet to be announced. [2] The winter series will see the championship return to Circuito do Estoril after a two-year absence.

RoundCircuitDateMap of circuit locations
1 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Algarve International Circuit, Portimão 13–15 February
2 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Circuito do Estoril, Alcabideche 20–22 February
3 Flag of Spain.svg TBA20–22 March

References

  1. 1 2 "Une première historique à Spa-Francorchamps et de la continuité : le calendrier 2026 de l'Ultimate Cup European Series". Ultimate Cup European Series (in French). 30 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Lancement de l'Ultimate Cup Winter Series!". Ultimate Cup European Series (in French). 19 June 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.