Formula One has unveiled its 2027 race calendar, introducing a notable increase in Sprint race weekends—from six to ten—while kicking off the season in Bahrain. For the fourth year running, the championship will feature 24 Grand Prix events, with the return of the Portimão circuit in Portugal and Istanbul Park in Turkey adding fresh excitement to the lineup. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which has been a staple in recent years, will be absent from the schedule.
Meanwhile, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will enter a rotating arrangement with Spa-Francorchamps: the Spanish round will be contested in even-numbered years starting in 2028, and the Belgian Grand Prix will occupy odd-numbered years from 2027 onward. * indicates a Sprint weekend The announcement was delayed this year because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which created uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season—Qatar and Abu Dhabi are still slated to run later this year despite the turmoil.
Bahrain will host a four‑day pre‑season test from 24 to 27 February, followed by the season‑opening weekend on 12‑14 March, which will also be a Sprint format event. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will follow a week later, continuing the Middle‑East swing.
Australia moves back to the third round of the championship in early April and will host a Sprint race. Japan will also feature a Sprint weekend, and the Japanese event will be followed by a triple‑header that includes the Chinese Grand Prix.
Miami retains its early‑May slot, and the calendar then introduces Sprint weekends in Canada and, for the first time, Monaco. F1 officials highlighted that fans will experience "two thrilling qualifying sessions" on the streets of Monte Carlo, adding extra drama to the historic venue. The revived Portuguese Grand Prix is slated for mid‑June. A Sprint weekend follows at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on 2‑4 July, with the Austrian round shifting to the weekend after Silverstone.
Back‑to‑back races in Belgium and Hungary will lead into the summer hiatus. After a five‑week break—the longest pause in recent memory—a Sprint race at Monza will reopen the season in early September. The Italian round will be followed a week later by the Spanish Grand Prix, which this year will be held in Madrid rather than Barcelona.
A triple‑header comprising Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore will round out the early autumn stretch, before the traditional American swing of Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo, with the Brazilian Grand Prix also designated as a Sprint weekend. Las Vegas will host the only Saturday race of the 2027 calendar, though it will still be broadcast as a Sunday morning event in the United Kingdom. The season will close with two Sprint weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on 10‑12 December.
"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, noting that the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar reflects the sport's worldwide appeal and continued expansion.
He highlighted the 24 races across five continents, the re‑introduction of Portugal and Turkey, and the enlarged 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 (24‑26 September) and taking place on a Saturday—a first for that venue. Viewers can stream Sky Sports via NOW, with flexible contracts and the option to cancel at any time.
Overall, the 2027 schedule promises a blend of classic venues, new challenges, and an unprecedented number of Sprint events, offering fans a richer, more dynamic Formula 1 experience than ever before.