At the halfway point of the 2026 season, Formula 1’s sweeping changes appear to be paying off.

With new regulations, new teams, new drivers and a reimagined competitive landscape, Formula 1 has entered what officials describe as a transformative period. The numbers suggest fans are embracing it.

According to Formula 1’s midseason review, all 11 Grands Prix held so far in 2026 have sold out, attracting nearly 3.7 million spectators, a 6% increase over the same events in 2025. Six circuits set all-time attendance records, including Silverstone (564,000), Australia (484,000) and Belgium (400,000).

The growth extends well beyond the racetrack.

Formula 1’s global fan base has surpassed 830 million, a 64% increase compared to 2018. Women now account for 42% of Formula 1’s audience, while 43% of fans are under the age of 35. Social media engagement also continues to surge, with the sport exceeding 125 million followers worldwide and recording a 54% increase in video views year-over-year.

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said the series remains confident about its long-term trajectory.

“I’m very happy about the future in front of us,” Domenicali said. “Numbers are growing.”

Television audiences are also moving upward in key global markets. Italy has experienced a 27% increase in viewership through the British Grand Prix, while race audiences in Brazil have grown dramatically, including a record 18 million viewers for the British Grand Prix. In China, the Chinese Grand Prix audience more than doubled compared to the previous year.

The sport’s commercial momentum remains equally strong. Formula 1 added new global partners including Standard Chartered, Marsh, FanDuel, Betway and Flexjet while extending major agreements with Pirelli, Salesforce and Allwyn. New media rights deals were finalized with broadcasters across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, while Formula 1 continues to develop its new partnership with Apple.

Meanwhile, fan satisfaction appears to be improving. Through the first half of the season, 66% of respondents in Formula 1’s Fan Voice polling rated the racing as “Good” or “Excellent,” up from 60% during the previous season.

Off the track, Formula 1 reported meaningful progress toward its sustainability goals. The series says it has reduced its carbon footprint by 35% compared to its 2018 baseline and remains on target for its Net Zero by 2030 commitment.