Formula One has unveiled its full 2027 race calendar, confirming a substantial increase in Sprint race weekends—from six in the previous season to ten in the upcoming year. The championship will kick off in Bahrain, marking the start of a 24‑round programme that will run for the fourth year in a row. Two circuits that were absent in recent years, Portugal's Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão and Turkey's historic Istanbul Park, are back on the schedule, adding fresh excitement for fans and teams alike. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which has been a regular fixture for several seasons, will not appear on the 2027 list.
Meanwhile, the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will enter a new rotational arrangement with Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. Under this agreement, Barcelona will host the race in even‑numbered years starting in 2028, while Spa will take the Belgian round in odd‑numbered years from 2027 onward. This rotation aims to preserve the heritage of both venues while providing a balanced distribution of marquee events across the calendar. * indicates a Sprint weekend The announcement was delayed longer than usual because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which created uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season.
The final two races of 2026—Qatar and Abu Dhabi—remain on the timetable, but the situation required the governing bodies to wait for a clearer picture before finalising next year’s schedule. Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, giving teams a chance to shake down their cars before the season opener on 12‑14 March.
The opening weekend in Bahrain will feature a Sprint race, followed a week later by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which will also be a Sprint event. Australia returns to the third slot on the calendar in early April and, like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, will hold a Sprint race. Japan follows with another Sprint weekend, and the Chinese Grand Prix will close this early‑season triple‑header, providing three consecutive races in the Asia‑Pacific region.
Miami retains its place at the start of May, offering a traditional Grand Prix weekend. After Miami, the schedule introduces Sprint weekends in Canada and, for the first time, in Monaco. The Monaco Sprint will give spectators the chance to experience two qualifying‑style sessions on the legendary Monte Carlo streets, a novelty that F1 officials say will heighten the excitement for fans. The Portuguese Grand Prix returns in mid‑June, re‑establishing Portugal as a regular host after a long hiatus.
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone will host a Sprint weekend on 2‑4 July, and the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring will move to the weekend immediately after Silverstone, creating a back‑to‑back sprint weekend for the UK and Austria. Belgium and Hungary will follow in consecutive weekends, after which the championship will enter its summer break. This pause gives teams a chance to develop their cars and allows fans to look forward to the second half of the season. The first race after the summer hiatus will be a Sprint event at Monza in early September, marking the return of racing after a five‑week intermission—longer than the usual three‑week break.
A week later, the Spanish Grand Prix will move to a new location in Madrid, offering a fresh circuit for the Spanish fans. A triple‑header will then take place across Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore, before the traditional Americas swing of races in Austin (United States), Mexico City and São Paulo (Brazil).
The Brazilian round will also be a Sprint weekend, bringing the total number of Sprint events to ten for the season. Las Vegas will host a unique Saturday race, the only one of its kind in the 2027 calendar, though it will be shown as a Sunday morning broadcast in the United Kingdom. The season will close with two final Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, scheduled for 10‑12 December, wrapping up a globe‑spanning campaign that touches five continents. "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 continued, "Formula 1 continues to go from strength‑to‑strength, attracting new audiences around the globe. Week after week, the world's greatest drivers will battle on some of the most challenging tracks in motorsport, supported by F1's outstanding teams, world‑class manufacturers, and global partners.
Together, they create a spectacle unlike anything else in sport. As we continue this remarkable journey of growth, I want to thank our fans around the world as their passion drives everything we do." FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem added his perspective: "The 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is a strong reflection of the global appeal and continued growth of our sport. With 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and the opportunity for an expanded Sprint programme, the calendar combines tradition, innovation, and fan engagement while maintaining 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 24‑26 September, and the Baku race taking place on a Saturday—a rare scheduling choice that adds another layer of intrigue for viewers.
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