The Formula 1 calendar in 2027 will feature 24 races and 10 sprints. The F1 schedule will see the return of the Portuguese GP and Turkish GP, replacing the races in the Netherlands and Barcelona. The 2027 F1 season will start in mid-March with the Bahrain GP and conclude with the December Abu Dhabi GP.
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Liberty Media together with the FIA announced the F1 calendar for the 2027 season in mid-September. The announcement came three months later than the previous year, and the junior series calendars were not provided at the same time. This is related to the uncertain situation in the Middle East; F1 authorities delayed decisions to get a clearer picture of the situation. Liberty Media and the FIA issued their statements simultaneously, and the calendar was previously approved by the World Motor Sport Council. The published F1 calendar for the 2027 season is official, but minor changes cannot be ruled out in the future if the situation in the Middle East does not return to normal. Formula 1 authorities must be prepared for such a scenario and are reportedly in contact with several circuits that could potentially host races next year. The final version of the F1 calendar is always approved at the FIA’s December meeting. Of course, later changes are possible in case of unforeseen events.
Formula 1 calendar in 2027
The table contains links to the characteristics of most circuits along with their layouts. Just click on the circuit name. Ten weekends will follow the sprint format, with relevant information next to the Grand Prix name in the table.
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 14 March | Bahrain (sprint) | Bahrain International Circuit |
| 21 March | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| 4 April | Australia (sprint) | Albert Park Circuit |
| 11 April | Japan (sprint) | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| 18 April | China | Shanghai International Circuit |
| 2 May | Miami | Miami International Autodrome |
| 23 May | Canada (sprint) | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve |
| 6 June | Monaco (sprint) | Circuit de Monaco |
| 20 June | Portugal | Algarve International Circuit |
| 4 July | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| 11 July | Great Britain (sprint) | Silverstone Circuit |
| 25 July | Belgium | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| 1 August | Hungary | Hungaroring |
| 5 September | Italy (sprint) | Autodromo Nazionale Monza |
| 12 September | Spain | Madring |
| 26 September | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| 3 October | Turkey* | TOSFED Istanbul Park |
| 10 October | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| 24 October | USA | Circuit of the Americas |
| 31 October | Mexico | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez |
| 7 November | Sao Paulo (sprint) | Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace |
| 21 November | Las Vegas** | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| 5 December | Qatar (sprint) | Losail International Circuit |
| 12 December | Abu Dhabi (sprint) | Yas Marina Circuit |
* – The circuit in Turkey requires re-homologation by the FIA due to planned upgrades, but this is a formality.
** – The Las Vegas GP race takes place on Saturday, but due to the time difference, it is Sunday morning in Poland.
Formula 1 is organizing an event on 18 February to open the season in Milan with the participation of all teams – Details. Before the 2027 season, there will be one round of four-day testing from 24-27 February at the Bahrain circuit.
Details about the presented 2027 calendar
There have been two changes in the F1 calendar for the 2027 season. The Zandvoort circuit withdrew from F1 after the end of a multi-year contract, so there will be no Dutch GP race. The decision was due to financial reasons. In 2027, there will be no Barcelona-Catalonia GP race, which has a rotational contract and alternates with the Belgian GP. In 2027, the Portuguese GP at the Portimão circuit and the Turkish GP near Istanbul will return to Formula 1. The Portuguese GP organizers signed only a two-year contract for the 2027-2028 seasons, while Turkey returns for longer with a five-year contract. Both circuits will be modernized before returning to F1, mainly regarding facilities. An updated list of contract lengths for circuits hosting F1 races can be found here.
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The order of races in the 2027 season has undergone several changes compared to the original 2026 schedule. The competition will again start with the March races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Last year the plan was different due to Ramadan (a holy month in Islam), but such a clash will not occur for many years to come. For this reason, the races in Australia, Japan, and China were moved to April. The Portuguese GP will take place in mid-June, taking the date of the absent race at the Barcelona circuit. In 2027, the Austrian race will be held slightly later than usual, in early July instead of late June as in previous years. The Turkish GP will take the date at the end of September, between the races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, which is very convenient logistically. The season will traditionally end in December in Abu Dhabi.
According to current regulations, the Formula 1 calendar can have a maximum of 24 races. Next year’s schedule shows that it would be possible to organize 25 races from mid-March to mid-December, as there are free dates. At the moment, there are no such plans, but it cannot be ruled out in the perspective of a few years. Many circuits worldwide are interested in joining F1. If Liberty Media received a very good offer, they should be able to add one more race.
As many as 10 sprints in the 2027 Formula 1 season
A key change in the F1 calendar for the 2027 season is increasing the number of sprint weekends from six to ten. F1 states that sprint weekends have 12% more TV viewers than regular weekends. Friday qualifying for sprints has 3x more viewers than the second practice sessions. Additionally, 82% of ticket buyers believe that sprint weekends are more exciting and that purchased tickets have greater value because thrilling sessions last for three days. Liberty Media started with three sprints in the 2021-2022 seasons, then six in the 2023-2026 seasons, and from 2027 there will be ten. In the future, expect even more, as this brings greater financial revenue for F1. The sprint weekend format in 2027 is expected to remain unchanged.
In 2027, the new hosts of sprints will be the Bahrain GP, Australia GP, Japan GP, Monaco GP, and Abu Dhabi GP races. The other five sprints will take place at circuits that have previously hosted them. I do not like the sprint schedule. I believe there should be no sprints in the first and last weekend of the season, but that will be the case in 2027. Additionally, there will be a large concentration of sprints at the beginning and end of the season (three in four weekends). The sprint in Monaco causes much controversy, but in my opinion, it is a good idea. There will be an additional qualifying session, which is the best moment of the weekend. Nothing will happen during the sprint, but practice sessions are even more boring.
Summary
The F1 calendar for the 2027 season is in line with expectations. It includes all races that had signed contracts. It will be similar in 2028, as F1 already has contracts signed for all races (as of September 2026). In 2028, there may be a change of host for the Saudi Arabian GP, as the construction of the Qiddiya Speed Park circuit is already advanced. Liberty Media succeeded in increasing the number of sprints in 2027 to ten. This is a controversial matter because, on one hand, most fans and race organizers want sprint weekends. On the other hand, organizing sprints in the first and last weekend of the season or in Monaco is controversial.
The most important facts about the 2027 season can be found in a special category of articles, which can be seen at this link.
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