Formula 1 has released the full programme for its 2027 season, and it comes with a notable increase in the number of Sprint race weekends, which will rise from six to ten events. The opening round will take place in Bahrain, kicking off a year that promises a blend of classic venues and fresh additions. For the fourth year running, the championship will feature 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 teams and fans alike, adding variety to the calendar and expanding the sport's footprint in Southern Europe. Conversely, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be omitted for the 2027 season.
Meanwhile, the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will enter a rotational agreement with Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. Under this arrangement, Barcelona will host the race in even-numbered years beginning in 2028, while Spa will run the Belgian Grand Prix in odd-numbered years starting in 2027.
This swap aims to keep the schedule fresh and to balance the logistical demands of the teams. *The asterisk 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 2026 calendar, but the exact dates were left pending until the new schedule could be finalised. Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, after which the 2027 season will officially begin on the weekend of 12‑14 March.
The Bahrain opener will be a Sprint weekend, meaning that a shorter, 100‑km race will take place on Saturday, followed by the traditional Sunday Grand Prix. The following week, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah will also be contested, keeping the Middle East swing alive. Australia returns to the third slot on the calendar in early April. The Melbourne round will feature a Sprint race, as will the subsequent event in Japan at Suzuka, which continues the trend of pairing traditional Grand Prix weekends with the newer Sprint format.
China will close this early‑season trio, providing a three‑race stretch across the Asia‑Pacific region. Miami retains its early‑May position, offering a glamorous street‑circuit showdown in the United States. After Miami, the series moves to Canada, where the Montreal Grand Prix will be a Sprint weekend, and then to Monaco for the first time a Sprint will be held there.
Formula 1 officials highlighted that fans in Monte Carlo will experience two separate qualifying sessions, adding extra excitement to the iconic street race. The Portuguese Grand Prix re‑enters the schedule in mid‑June, bringing the championship back to the Algarve coastline. A week later, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will host a Sprint weekend (2‑4 July), and the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring will follow immediately after, shifting its slot to accommodate the new Sprint order.
Back‑to‑back events in Belgium (Spa) and Hungary (Hungaroring) will lead into the traditional summer break, giving teams a chance to regroup and develop their cars before the second half of the season. When the sport returns, the first race after the hiatus will be at Monza in early September, and it will be a Sprint weekend, marking the first event after a five‑week pause—longer than the usual summer break.
The following weekend, the Spanish Grand Prix will move to a new location in Madrid, providing a fresh urban backdrop for the race. A triple‑header will then take place across Azerbaijan (Baku), Turkey (Istanbul Park), and Singapore, each offering a mix of street‑circuit thrills and historic tracks. The series will finish the year with the familiar Americas swing, featuring the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City, and the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo. The Brazilian round will also be a Sprint weekend, bringing the total Sprint count to ten.
Las Vegas will host a unique Saturday race in 2027, meaning that while the event will be held on a Saturday locally, it will still be shown in the United Kingdom on a Sunday morning due to the time‑zone difference. The season will close with two final Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, scheduled for 10‑12 December, wrapping up the championship 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 ten 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 from any other sporting event. "As we continue this remarkable journey of growth, I want to thank our fans around the world as their passion drives everything we do," he concluded. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem echoed the sentiment, stating, "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 marking the start of a September triple‑header (24‑26 September). Notably, the Baku race will be run on a Saturday, a rarity in modern F1 scheduling, offering fans an unusual viewing experience. Viewers can stream Sky Sports via NOW, with flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.