Formula One has unveiled its 2027 race calendar, confirming a boost in the number of Sprint weekends from six to ten, with the opening round set for Bahrain. For the fourth year running, the championship will feature 24 Grand Prix events, welcoming back the Portimao circuit in Portugal and Istanbul Park in Turkey. As anticipated, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be absent from the schedule, and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will enter a rotating arrangement with Spa-Francorchamps: the Spanish round will take place in even-numbered years starting in 2028, while the Belgian Grand Prix will be contested in odd-numbered years from 2027 onward.
* denotes a Sprint weekend. The announcement was delayed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which created uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season, with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races still slated for later this year. Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February before the season‑opening weekend on 12‑14 March, which will be a Sprint format event.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix follows a week later. Australia returns to the third slot on the calendar in early April and will also feature a Sprint weekend, as will the following race in Japan. China will close a three‑race swing, creating a busy early‑season block.
Miami retains its place on the first weekend of May. After that, Sprint weekends are scheduled for Canada and, for the first time, Monaco, where organisers promise "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the iconic Monte Carlo streets. The revived Portuguese Grand Prix is slated for mid‑June, followed by a Sprint weekend at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on 2‑4 July, with the Austrian round moving to the slot after Silverstone.
Back‑to‑back events in Belgium and Hungary will lead into the traditional summer hiatus. When the series returns, the first post‑break race will be a Sprint event at Monza in early September, marking the comeback after a five‑week pause—one week longer than usual. The Spanish Grand Prix will then move to Madrid a week later. Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore will form another triple‑header, followed by the classic American swing of Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo, with the Brazilian round also designated as a Sprint weekend.
Las Vegas will host the sole Saturday race of the 2027 calendar; although it will be run on Saturday locally, it will be shown on Sunday morning in the United Kingdom. The season will close with two Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on 10‑12 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 added that Formula 1 continues to grow, attracting new audiences globally.
He praised the drivers, teams, manufacturers and partners for delivering a spectacle unlike any other sport and thanked fans for their passion, which fuels the sport's ongoing evolution. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem echoed the sentiment, noting that the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar showcases the sport's worldwide appeal and continued expansion.
He highlighted the 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and the enlarged Sprint programme as a 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 24‑26 triple‑header and taking place on a Saturday. Viewers can stream Sky Sports via NOW, with flexible contracts and the option to cancel at any time.