Formula One has released the full programme for the 2027 season, confirming a record‑breaking increase in Sprint race weekends from six to ten and confirming that the championship will kick off in Bahrain. For the fourth year running, the series will feature 24 Grand Prix events, with the return of the Portimao circuit in Portugal and Istanbul Park in Turkey adding fresh excitement to the calendar. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which has been a fixture for several years, will be omitted from the 2027 lineup. Meanwhile, the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will shift into a rotating arrangement with Belgium's Spa‑Francorchamps.
Under this plan, the Spanish round will be contested in even‑numbered years starting in 2028, while 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 introduced uncertainty around the conclusion of the current season, as the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain on the calendar for later this year.
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, also as a Sprint weekend.
Australia moves back to the third slot on the calendar in early April and will again feature a Sprint race. Japan, the next stop on the itinerary, will also host a Sprint, and the Chinese Grand Prix will close a three‑race swing that includes both of those events. Miami retains its place at the start of May, after which the series will see Sprint weekends in Canada and, for the first time, in Monaco. The organisers highlighted that fans in Monte Carlo will enjoy "two thrilling qualifying sessions" as part of the Sprint weekend format.
The Portuguese Grand Prix returns in mid‑June, followed by a Sprint weekend at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on 2‑4 July. Austria’s race will be moved to follow the British round, creating a compact European block. Back‑to‑back weekends in Belgium and Hungary will lead into the traditional summer break for the sport. When the championship resumes, the first event after the hiatus will be a Sprint race at Monza in early September, marking the first race back after a five‑week pause—one week longer than the usual summer break.
The Spanish Grand Prix will then take place in Madrid a week later. A triple‑header featuring Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore will follow, before the series heads to its usual American swing of Austin, Mexico City and São Paulo. The Brazilian round will also be a Sprint weekend, bringing the total number of Sprint events to ten for the season.
Las Vegas will host the only Saturday race of the year, although it will still be broadcast on Sunday morning in the United Kingdom due to time‑zone differences. The season will close with two further 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 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 24‑26 September, the Baku race taking place on a Saturday.
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