Formula 1 has unveiled its 2027 calendar, bringing back two familiar venues. The series is also expanding the Sprint format and giving Monaco its first-ever Sprint weekend.
The 2027 Formula 1 season will feature 24 Grands Prix across 10 months, with races spread across five continents. The season is scheduled to begin in Bahrain on March 14. It will end in Abu Dhabi on December 12. The biggest change is the expansion of Sprint weekends.
Formula 1 will stage 10 Sprint events in 2027, up from six in 2026. Monaco, Bahrain, Australia, Japan and Abu Dhabi will host a Sprint for the first time. Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar will host returning Sprint events.
F1 2027 calendar brings back Portugal and Türkiye
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar also marks the return of Portugal and Türkiye.
Portugal will return to the championship on June 20 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.
The circuit last hosted Formula 1 races in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formula 1 previously confirmed a two-year agreement covering races in Portugal in 2027 and 2028.
Türkiye will return on October 3 at Istanbul Park. Formula 1 and the Turkish authorities have agreed a five-year arrangement covering the Turkish Grand Prix through 2031.
The venue last hosted races in 2020 and 2021. The return of these two circuits comes alongside changes elsewhere on the calendar.
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and Barcelona have been removed from the 2027 schedule.
Why Monaco’s Sprint is a major change
One of the most notable decisions is the introduction of a Sprint at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Monte Carlo circuit is famous for its narrow streets and limited overtaking opportunities.
Qualifying has traditionally played an especially important role because track position is difficult to overcome during the race. However, the Sprint format changes the structure of the weekend.
Drivers will have Sprint Qualifying and a Saturday Sprint before the main Grand Prix on Sunday.
According to Formula 1, the winner of a Sprint receives eight points.
A driver who wins both the Sprint and Grand Prix can therefore collect up to 33 points during the weekend.
Monaco is also one of five venues that will host a Sprint for the first time in 2027.
When does the 2027 F1 season start?
The 2027 Formula 1 season is scheduled to begin in Bahrain on March 14.
Saudi Arabia follows one week later on March 21. Australia then moves to the third round on April 4, followed by Japan on April 11 and China on April 18.
This creates an early-season triple-header across Australia, Japan and China.
The championship then moves to Miami before heading to Canada and Monaco.
The European portion includes Portugal, Britain, Belgium, Hungary, Italy and Spain. After that, the championship heads towards Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Singapore in the autumn.
The final part of the season includes races in the United States, Mexico and Brazil, followed by Las Vegas.
Qatar and Abu Dhabi will then close the championship in December.
The 2027 F1 calendar at a glance
The 2027 season is scheduled to include:
Bahrain, March 14Saudi Arabia, March 21Australia, April 4Japan, April 11China, April 18Miami, May 2Canada, May 23Monaco, June 6Portugal, June 20BritainBelgiumHungaryItalySpainAzerbaijan, September 26Türkiye, October 3Singapore, October 10United StatesMexicoBrazilLas VegasQatar, December 5Abu Dhabi, December 12
The exact dates for several European and North American rounds are part of the published 2027 schedule. The season maintains a 24-race structure.
What the calendar means for F1
The 2027 schedule continues Formula 1’s effort to create a globally distributed championship. It also adds more competitive sessions to selected weekends.
Formula 1 says the calendar has been designed with geographical efficiency in mind. The races are grouped to improve the movement of teams and equipment between destinations.
The season will also have a shorter pre-season testing programme than 2026.
With continuity in the technical regulations, teams are scheduled to have one four-day test in Bahrain at the end of February.
The return of Portimão and Istanbul Park also adds two circuits with established F1 histories.
Istanbul Park is particularly notable for its long, multi-apex Turn 8. Meanwhile, Portimão is known for its elevation changes and technical layout.
For fans, however, the most visible change will be the increase in Sprint weekends.
Ten of the 24 rounds will now feature the shorter-format race, giving drivers more opportunities to score points. Teams will also have more chances to compete under race conditions.
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar therefore represents a combination of continuity and expansion: 24 Grands Prix remain, two circuits return, and Sprint racing becomes a much larger part of the championship weekend.
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