Formula 1 has officially revealed its 2027 season calendar, featuring 24 races and a significantly expanded sprint schedule that grows from six to ten events.
The season is set to begin on 14 March with the Bahrain Grand Prix, which returns to its traditional opener slot and will feature a sprint race as part of a double-header with Saudi Arabia.
Melbourne’s Australian Grand Prix follows as the third round on the calendar, with Japan and China completing the opening stretch before F1 moves to Miami and Montreal in May.
Canada’s 21-23 May date has been carefully positioned to avoid clashing with IndyCar’s iconic Indy 500, a scheduling consideration that reflects the sport’s growing awareness of rival motorsport events.
One of the most intriguing additions to the sprint calendar is Monaco, which will host the format for the very first time on 4-6 June despite the tight street circuit offering virtually no overtaking opportunities.
F1 is understood to be keen on leaning into Monaco’s renowned qualifying spectacle, with two separate qualifying sessions reportedly planned across Friday and Saturday of the race weekend.
Portugal makes a long-awaited return to the calendar for the first time since 2021, with the Algarve circuit in Portimao hosting a grand prix on 20 June, joining Turkey as a returning venue for 2027.
After the summer break, a triple-header of Baku, Turkey and Singapore takes centre stage in late September and early October, before the Americas swing through Austin, Mexico and Brazil.
Las Vegas becomes a standalone race on 20 November, with the season concluding in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, both of which will feature sprint formats.
F1 pointed to strong data supporting the format’s expansion, stating that total viewership of sprint weekends is 12% higher than non-sprint weekends, and that sprint qualifying is up to three times more popular with fans than free practice.
F1 also noted that 82% of attendees at sprint weekends say it adds value to their ticket, while 75% of F1 fans believe sprint events add greater value to a season’s calendar overall.
“Due to the continued success and strong demand for the format, the number of Sprint events has increased from six to ten for 2027, delivering even more competitive action across the season for fans, promoters, broadcasters, and partners,” F1 said in a statement.
F1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali expressed enthusiasm about the new calendar, saying: “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.”
Domenicali added: “We are thrilled to welcome Portugal and Türkiye 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.”
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem also welcomed the schedule, stating: “The 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is a strong reflection of the global appeal and continued growth of our sport.”
Ben Sulayem continued: “With twenty-four Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Türkiye, and the opportunity for an expanded Sprint programme, the calendar combines tradition, innovation, and fan engagement while maintaining the highest sporting standards.”
Pre-season testing will revert to a single four-day test in Bahrain, scheduled to run from 24-27 February ahead of the season opener.