Formula 1 has released the full programme for its 2027 championship, and it comes with a notable increase in the number of Sprint weekends, rising from six to ten events. The new calendar kicks off in Bahrain, where the season will open with a Sprint format race. For the fourth year running, the series will feature 24 Grand Prix rounds. Two circuits that were absent last year make a comeback: Portugal's Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão and Turkey's historic Istanbul Park.
Both venues will rejoin the schedule, adding further variety to the season. Conversely, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be omitted for 2027. In addition, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will enter a rotational arrangement with Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps.
Under this agreement, 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 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 races remain on the calendar for later this year, but the exact dates were held pending the situation.
Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, after which the opening round will take place on the weekend of 12‑14 March. That Bahrain event will be a Sprint weekend, and it will be followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix a week later, also run as a Sprint. Australia moves back to the third slot in early April and will again feature a Sprint race.
Japan follows with its own Sprint weekend, and the Chinese Grand Prix will close a three‑race swing in the Asia‑Pacific region. Miami retains its place at the start of May.
After that, the calendar introduces Sprint weekends in Canada and, for the first time, in Monaco. The organisers highlighted that fans will experience "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the streets of Monte Carlo, adding extra excitement to the traditional Grand Prix format. The Portuguese Grand Prix returns in mid‑June, and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will host a Sprint weekend on 2‑4 July.
Austria's race at the Red Bull Ring is shifted to follow Silverstone, creating a back‑to‑back weekend for the two European events. Belgium and Hungary will be scheduled consecutively, leading straight into the summer hiatus for the F1 circus. When the break ends, the series will resume with a Sprint race at Italy's iconic Monza circuit in early September, marking the first event after a five‑week pause—one week longer than the usual summer break. The Spanish Grand Prix will then move to Madrid's new street circuit a week later.
A triple‑header of races will follow in Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore, before the traditional North‑American swing in Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo. The Brazilian round will also be a Sprint weekend. Las Vegas will host the only Saturday race of the 2027 season, though it will still be shown as a Sunday morning broadcast in the United Kingdom.
The final two Sprint weekends will take place in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on 10‑12 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 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, 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 kicking off a September triple‑header from 24‑26 September. Notably, the Baku race will be held on a Saturday, a rare occurrence for the series.
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