AIR RACE X has officially unveiled its 2026 championship schedule, confirming four races, three official broadcast programmes and a world-class grid featuring eight elite pilots from seven countries.
As the reigning 2025 AIR RACE X Champion, Patrick Davidson returns with Team 77 to defend the title against some of the best air racing pilots in the world.
Four Races. One Championship.
The 2026 season will be broadcast worldwide, with Race 1 opening the championship on 28 June, followed by Race 2 on 19 July, Race 3 on 16 August and the season finale on 13 September.
New for 2026.
Alongside the race broadcasts, AIR RACE X will introduce UNLOCK, a behind-the-scenes series designed to bring fans closer to the rules, rivalries and stories behind the sport.
The season will also include IGNITION, a mid-season documentary focused on the human stories, pressure and obsession behind air racing.
Patrick Returns as Champion.
Patrick Davidson enters the 2026 season carrying race number 77 and the title of 2025 AIR RACE X Champion. For Team 77, the announcement marks the start of a new campaign and the challenge of defending a world championship.
With champions, newcomers and record-breakers on the grid, the 2026 season promises to be one of the most competitive in AIR RACE X history.
Source: AIR RACE X Press Release — 17 June 2026.