Formula 1 announces 2027 season calendar with ten sprints
Formula 1 has unveiled the 2027 World Championship calendar, which includes 24 rounds. The season will begin with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 12–14 and conclude with the race in Abu Dhabi on December 10–12. The number of sprint weekends in the championship will increase from six to ten, Sky Sports News reports.
Portugal and Turkey return
The Portuguese and Turkish Grands Prix will return to the calendar for the first time since 2021. The Portuguese round at the Portimão circuit is scheduled for June 18–20, while the race at Istanbul Park will take place on October 1–3.
At the same time, the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort will no longer be included in the schedule. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will move to a rotation model with Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps: the Spanish round will be held in even-numbered years starting from 2028, while the Belgian Grand Prix will be held in odd-numbered years starting from 2027. The Spanish round of the 2027 season will take place in Madrid on September 10–12.
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Where the sprints will take place
Sprint races will be held in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Canada, Monaco, the United Kingdom, Italy, Brazil, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The sprint in Monaco will be the first event in this format on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Before the start of the season, Bahrain will also host four days of pre-season testing, to be held from February 24 to 27. After Bahrain, the championship will continue with a round in Saudi Arabia, followed by races in Australia, Japan and China.
Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali said that the calendar combines iconic circuits and major cities, while the return of Portugal and Turkey and the expansion of the sprint programme are expected to add intensity to the season. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem noted that 24 Grands Prix across five continents reflect the global appeal and continued growth of motorsport.
