Formula 1 has unveiled its 2027 race calendar, confirming a notable increase in Sprint race weekends—from six in the previous season to ten this year. The opening round will take place in Bahrain, kicking off a 24‑race campaign that stretches across five continents.
For the fourth year running, the championship will feature twenty‑four Grand Prix events. Two circuits are making a comeback: the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimão and the Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park, both of which rejoin the schedule after a brief hiatus. Meanwhile, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is absent for the second consecutive year, and the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit will shift into a rotational arrangement with Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. Under this new format, the Spanish race will be held in even‑numbered years starting in 2028, while the Belgian round will occupy odd‑numbered years from 2027 onward.
* indicates a Sprint weekend. The announcement was delayed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which introduced uncertainty regarding the conclusion of the current season, as the Qatar and Abu Dhabi events are 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 also be a Sprint format weekend.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix follows a week later, also featuring a Sprint. Australia returns to the third slot on the calendar in early April and will host a Sprint race.
Japan’s Grand Prix, scheduled next, will also include a Sprint, and the Chinese Grand Prix will close this early‑season triple‑header. Miami keeps its place on the first weekend of May. After Miami, the calendar introduces Sprint weekends in Canada and, for the first time, Monaco.
F1 officials highlighted that fans will enjoy "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the streets of Monte Carlo, adding an extra layer of excitement to the historic venue. The Portuguese Grand Prix reappears in mid‑June, followed by a Sprint weekend at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on 2‑4 July. Austria’s race moves to the slot after Silverstone. Back‑to‑back weekends in Belgium (Spa) and Hungary (Hungaroring) will then lead into the summer break.
When the series returns, the first event after the hiatus will be a Sprint round at Monza in early September, marking the first race after a five‑week pause—longer than the usual summer break. A week later, the Spanish Grand Prix will be held in Madrid.
The latter part of the season features a triple‑header of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore, before the traditional 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 season; although it will be run on a Saturday locally, it will still be shown on Sunday morning in the United Kingdom. The year will close with two more Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, scheduled for 10‑12 December, bringing the championship to a dramatic finish.
"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 unlike any other sport and thanked fans for their passion, which fuels the series' ongoing evolution. 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, offering a unique viewing experience for fans. Viewers can stream Sky Sports via NOW, with flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.