Formula One has unveiled its official 2027 race calendar, and alongside the dates it announced a significant boost to the Sprint race format, raising the number of Sprint weekends from six to ten. The new season will kick off in Bahrain, where the opening weekend will feature a Sprint race before the main Grand Prix. For the fourth year running, the championship will comprise 24 Grand Prix events. Two venues make a comeback: the Portimão circuit in Portugal and the Istanbul Park track in Turkey, both of which were absent from the previous schedule.
Meanwhile, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be omitted for the second consecutive year, and the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit will enter a rotation with the Belgian Spa-Francorchamps layout. Under this arrangement, the Spanish round will be held in even-numbered years starting in 2028, while Belgium will host its race in odd-numbered years beginning in 2027. * indicates a Sprint weekend The release of the calendar was delayed earlier in the year because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which left the fate of the final two races of the current season – Qatar and Abu Dhabi – uncertain. Nonetheless, the organizers have now confirmed that Bahrain will hold a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, followed by the season‑opening weekend on 12‑14 March, which will include a Sprint race.
A week later, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place, also featuring a Sprint format. Australia returns to its traditional slot as the third round of the year in early April and will host a Sprint race as well. The Japanese Grand Prix, scheduled next, will be another Sprint weekend, and the Chinese Grand Prix will close a three‑race swing across the Asia‑Pacific region. The Miami Grand Prix keeps its place at the start of May.
After Miami, the calendar moves to Canada for a Sprint weekend, and for the first time the iconic Monaco street circuit will also host a Sprint race, giving fans the promise of "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the 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. The Austrian Grand Prix will follow shortly after the British round.
Back‑to‑back events in Belgium and Hungary will lead into the summer hiatus, giving teams a brief pause before the action resumes. When the series returns, the first post‑break race will be a Sprint weekend at Monza in early September, marking the first event after a five‑week break – a longer intermission than usual.
The Spanish Grand Prix will then move to a new venue in Madrid the following week. A triple‑header will follow in the Caucasus and Southeast Asia, with Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore hosting consecutive races.
The traditional American swing will then take place, featuring the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Mexican Grand Prix, and the Brazilian Grand Prix – the latter also designated as a Sprint weekend. Las Vegas will host the only Saturday race of the 2027 calendar; although it will be run on a Saturday locally, it will still be broadcast on Sunday morning in the United Kingdom.
The season will close with two further Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on 10‑12 December, wrapping up a year that spans five continents and showcases a blend of historic circuits and modern facilities. "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 the sport continues to grow, attracting new audiences worldwide. He praised the drivers, teams, manufacturers and global 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 reflects the sport's global appeal and continued expansion. He highlighted the 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and the expanded Sprint programme as evidence of 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 triple‑header and taking place on a Saturday, a first for that venue. Viewers can stream the coverage via NOW, with flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.