16 September 2026: Formula 1 and the FIA have announced a 24-race calendar for 2027, expanding the Sprint programme from six events to 10 and confirming the return of Portugal and Türkiye.
Approved by the World Motor Sport Council, the FIA Formula One World Championship will visit 22 countries across five continents. Bahrain hosts pre-season testing on 24–27 February and the opening race weekend on 12–14 March.
Saudi Arabia follows Bahrain before the championship moves to Australia, Japan and China, then Miami and Canada. Portugal returns in June after Monaco, while Türkiye rejoins in October between Azerbaijan and Singapore.
The final stretch takes in Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo and Las Vegas before Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Formula 1 says the geographical sequence is intended to improve the calendar’s efficiency and support its long-term sustainability goals.
Sprint programme expands
Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will hold Sprints for the first time. Montréal, Silverstone, Monza, São Paulo and Lusail retain the format.
Monaco will stage two qualifying sessions, giving drivers two competitive qualifying outings on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Formula 1 cited demand for the format, introduced in 2021. Its figures show total viewership of Sprint weekends is 12% higher than for non-Sprint weekends, while Sprint Qualifying is up to three times more popular than free practice.
It also reported that 82% of Sprint-weekend attendees believe the format adds value to their ticket, while 75% of F1 fans say it adds value to the season’s calendar.
Full 2027 calendar
Pre-season testing: 24–27 February — Bahrain, Sakhir.
12–14 March — Bahrain, Sakhir (Sprint).
19–21 March — Saudi Arabia, Jeddah.
2–4 April — Australia, Melbourne (Sprint).
9–11 April — Japan, Suzuka (Sprint).
16–18 April — China, Shanghai.
30 April–2 May — USA, Miami.
21–23 May — Canada, Montréal (Sprint).
4–6 June — Monaco, Monaco (Sprint).
18–20 June — Portugal, Portimão.
2–4 July — Great Britain, Silverstone (Sprint).
9–11 July — Austria, Spielberg.
23–25 July — Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps.
30 July–1 August — Hungary, Budapest.
3–5 September — Italy, Monza (Sprint).
10–12 September — Spain, Madrid.
24–26 September — Azerbaijan, Baku.
1–3 October — Türkiye, Istanbul (subject to FIA circuit homologation).
8–10 October — Singapore, Singapore.
22–24 October — USA, Austin.
29–31 October — Mexico, Mexico City.
5–7 November — Brazil, São Paulo (Sprint).
18–20 November — USA, Las Vegas.
3–5 December — Qatar, Lusail (Sprint).
10–12 December — Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina (Sprint).
FIA and Formula 1 reaction
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:
“The 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is a strong reflection of the global appeal and continued growth of our sport. 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.
“I would like to thank Formula One Management, the promoters, the national sporting authorities, the FIA officials and volunteers and all our stakeholders for their collaboration and commitment. Together, we continue to strengthen the FIA Formula One World Championship and deliver an exceptional season for competitors and fans around the world.”
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:
“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. 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.
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.
I want to thank The President of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and the FIA, our teams and drivers, promoters, partners, sponsors, and host cities for their continued commitment and support and we recognise the extraordinary dedication of the volunteers, marshals, and officials whose hard work makes every Grand Prix possible. We are incredibly excited to see this calendar come to life and to deliver another season packed with unforgettable moments, fierce competition, and world-class entertainment for our fans across the globe.”
