Formula 1 has released the full calendar for the 2027 championship, and it comes with a notable increase in Sprint race weekends – rising from six to ten events. The season will kick off in Bahrain, marking the start of a 24‑race programme that will run for a fourth year in a row. The new schedule sees the return of two classic venues: Portugal's Autodromo Internacional do Algarve at Portimão and Turkey's historic Istanbul Park.
Both circuits will rejoin the championship after a period of absence, adding fresh challenges and new fan experiences to the season. Conversely, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be omitted from the 2027 lineup.
Additionally, the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit will move into a rotating arrangement with Spa-Francorchamps. Under this agreement, the Spanish Grand Prix will be held in even‑numbered years beginning in 2028, while the Belgian Grand Prix will take place in odd‑numbered years starting in 2027.
This rotation aims to preserve the heritage of both tracks while giving each a more focused spotlight. * indicates a Sprint weekend The announcement was delayed earlier in the year because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which created uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season. Both the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix remain on the calendar for 2026, but their exact dates were pending at the time of the release. Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, after which the 2027 season opener will be contested from 12 to 14 March.
The Bahrain opening weekend will feature a Sprint race, and the following week the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place, also as a Sprint event. Australia moves back to the third round of the championship in early April and will host a Sprint race. Japan follows with another Sprint weekend, and the Chinese Grand Prix will close a three‑race swing across the Asia‑Pacific region.
Miami retains its early‑May slot, and the United States will see its first-ever Sprint weekend at Monaco later in May. Formula 1 has highlighted that fans can look forward to "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the streets of Monte Carlo, adding extra excitement to the traditional race format. The Portuguese Grand Prix returns in mid‑June, and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be a Sprint weekend from 2 to 4 July.
Austria's race at the Red Bull Ring will be scheduled after Silverstone, providing a back‑to‑back weekend of high‑speed action. Belgium and Hungary will host consecutive weekends, after which the championship will pause for the summer break.
When the sport returns, Monza will host a Sprint race in early September, marking the first event after a five‑week hiatus—longer than the usual summer pause. The Spanish Grand Prix will follow a week later, this time taking place in Madrid rather than Barcelona due to the rotational agreement. A triple‑header will then swing through Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore, before the traditional American swing of Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo.
The Brazilian Grand Prix will also be a Sprint weekend, bringing the total number of Sprint events to ten. Las Vegas will host the sole Saturday race of the 2027 season, though it will still be broadcast as a Sunday morning event in the United Kingdom. The calendar will close with two final Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, scheduled for 10 to 12 December.
"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 to 26 September. Notably, the Baku race will be held on a Saturday, a rarity for the series. Viewers can stream Sky Sports via NOW, with flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.