Formula One has unveiled its official calendar for the 2027 season, and it comes with a notable increase in the number of Sprint race weekends, rising from six to ten events. The opening round will once again take place in Bahrain, setting the tone for a year that promises a blend of classic venues and fresh challenges.
For the fourth year running, the championship will feature a total of 24 Grand Prix weekends. Two circuits that were absent in recent years make a comeback: Portugal's Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão and Turkey's historic Istanbul Park. Both tracks have been welcomed back by fans and drivers alike, offering a mix of high-speed straights and technical corners that will test the limits of modern F1 machinery. Conversely, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will not appear on the 2027 schedule.
Meanwhile, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will enter a rotational agreement with Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. Under this arrangement, the Spanish round will be held in even-numbered years starting in 2028, while the Belgian Grand Prix will occupy odd-numbered years from 2027 onward. This rotation aims to preserve the heritage of both circuits while providing a balanced global spread of events. * denotes a Sprint weekend The announcement was delayed earlier in the year due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which introduced uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season.
Both the Qatar Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix remain on the calendar for later this year, but the exact dates were pending until the new schedule was confirmed. Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season testing session from 24 to 27 February, giving teams valuable track time before the season opener, which is scheduled for the weekend of 12‑14 March.
The Bahrain opening will be a Sprint weekend, meaning that qualifying will determine the grid for a shorter race on Saturday, followed by the traditional Sunday Grand Prix. The following week, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah will take place, also featuring a Sprint format. Australia returns to the third slot on the calendar in early April. The Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park will again include a Sprint race, adding extra excitement for the local crowd.
Japan's Suzuka circuit follows, also slated as a Sprint weekend, before the series moves to China for a triple‑header that includes the Shanghai International Circuit. Miami retains its place as the first race of May, providing a high‑energy street event in the United States.
After Miami, the championship heads to Canada for a Sprint weekend, and for the first time, Monaco will host a Sprint race. The Monaco Sprint will give fans two qualifying sessions—one for the Sprint and one for the main Grand Prix—enhancing the drama on the iconic Monte Carlo streets. The Portuguese Grand Prix returns in mid‑June, bringing the Algarve circuit back into the spotlight.
A week later, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be a Sprint weekend, with the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring moving to the slot immediately after Silverstone. This scheduling creates a seamless transition between two of Europe's most beloved tracks. Back‑to‑back weekends in Belgium (Spa) and Hungary (Hungaroring) will lead into the traditional summer hiatus, giving teams a brief pause before the second half of the season. When the series resumes, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza will host the first Sprint race of the post‑summer period in early September, marking the return after a five‑week break—longer than the usual summer intermission.
The following week, the Spanish Grand Prix will move to a new venue in Madrid, offering a fresh street circuit experience for drivers and spectators. A triple‑header will then take place across Azerbaijan (Baku), Turkey (Istanbul Park), and Singapore (Marina Bay), each featuring a mix of Sprint and traditional race formats. The season will conclude with the familiar Americas triple‑header comprising the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City, and the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo, with Brazil designated as a Sprint weekend.
Las Vegas will host a unique Saturday race in 2027, a departure from the usual Sunday schedule, though for UK viewers it will still be broadcast on Sunday morning due to the time difference. The final two Sprint weekends will be held in Qatar and Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 December, bringing the championship to a close on the Arabian Peninsula.
"The 2027 calendar brings together some of the most iconic circuits and vibrant cities in the world, creating an incredible stage for another unforgettable season of Formula 1," said F1 President Stefano Domenicali. "We are thrilled to welcome Portugal and Turkey to the championship and to expand Sprint racing to 10 events, giving our fans even more intensity, drama, and the wheel‑to‑wheel action that make our sport so special." Domenicali added that the sport continues to grow, attracting new audiences globally. He praised the drivers, teams, manufacturers, and partners for delivering a spectacle that stands apart in the sporting world, and he thanked fans for their passion, which drives the sport forward. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem echoed the sentiment, noting that the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar reflects the sport's worldwide appeal and ongoing expansion.
He highlighted the 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and the expanded Sprint programme as evidence of Formula One's blend of tradition, innovation, and fan engagement while upholding the highest sporting standards. The season will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix kicking off a September triple‑header from 24 to 26 September.
Notably, the Baku race will be held on a Saturday, a rarity in the modern F1 schedule. Viewers in the UK can stream the coverage via NOW, with flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.