Formula One has unveiled its official 2027 race calendar, confirming a notable expansion of the Sprint race format from six to ten weekends, with the season kicking off in Bahrain. This marks the fourth year in a row that the championship will feature 24 Grand Prix events, and it introduces the return of two classic venues: the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimão and the Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which has been a fixture in recent years, will be absent from the 2027 schedule. Meanwhile, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will shift to a rotating arrangement with Spa-Francorchamps.
Under this new plan, the Spanish round will be held in even-numbered years starting in 2028, while the Belgian Grand Prix will occupy the odd-numbered years from 2027 onward. * indicates a Sprint weekend The announcement was delayed this year due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which created uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season.
The final two races of 2026 – the Qatar Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – remain on the calendar for later this year, but the timing of their delivery was a factor in postponing the 2027 release. Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, after which the opening round of the 2027 championship will take place from 12 to 14 March.
Bahrain’s opening weekend will be a Sprint event, and it will be followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix a week later. Australia moves back to the third slot in early April and will also feature a Sprint race. Japan, the next stop on the itinerary, will host another Sprint weekend, and the Japanese round will be followed by a three‑race swing that includes China.
Miami retains its traditional early‑May date, and the calendar then introduces Sprint weekends in Canada and, for the first time, Monaco. Formula 1 highlighted that fans can look forward to "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the streets of Monte Carlo, adding an extra layer of excitement to the historic venue. 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 follow Silverstone, shifting its position to accommodate the new Sprint schedule. Back‑to‑back events in Belgium (Spa‑Francorchamps) and Hungary (Hungaroring) will lead into the summer break, giving teams and fans a brief respite before the second half of the season. After a five‑week hiatus – the longest pause in the modern era – the championship resumes with a Sprint round at Monza in early September. The Italian race will be the first event after the extended break, and it will be followed a week later by the Spanish Grand Prix, which will be staged in Madrid rather than its traditional Catalan location.
A triple‑header comprising Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore will follow, before the season moves to its traditional American swing: the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Mexican Grand Prix, and the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Brazilian round will also be a Sprint weekend. Las Vegas will host the only Saturday race of the 2027 season, although the event will still be shown in the United Kingdom on a Sunday morning due to time‑zone differences. The calendar concludes with two further Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, scheduled for 10 to 12 December, bringing the championship to a close.
"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 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 in the modern era. Viewers can stream Sky Sports via NOW, with flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.