F1’s 2027 calendar unveils a 24‑race schedule that sees the sprint format expand to ten weekends, starting with a double‑header at Bahrain on 14 March.
Season Kickoff and Sprint Expansion
The opening weekend in Bahrain not only opens the championship but also hosts both a full test during 24‑27 February and two sprint races. Saudi Arabian hosts share the double‑header slot, with the Australian Grand Prix positioned as the third round. The calendar’s addition of the sprint format—now ten events—reflects data that sprint weekends command 12 % higher viewership, triple the popularity of sprint qualifying versus Free Practice, and 82 % of on‑site fans say they add value.
Mid‑Season Momentum
Following Japan and China, the American series of races tilts the calendar toward international intrigue. In May, Miami and Montreal run a week apart, while the 23 May Canadian round sidesteps the 500‑mile clash with IndyCar’s Indy 500. The season’s first sprint in Asia arrives in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates, while sprint classics return in Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar.
European Stretch and Tactical Sprints
June 6 sees Monaco break pattern by incorporating a sprint even though its narrow street layout limits overtaking. Two qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday enhance the racing spectacle. Portugal’s Algarve circuit returns on 20 June for its first race since 2021, followed by the Silverstone showdown on 4 July. Austria, Belgium, and Hungary conclude the first half of the season on 1 August.
Late‑Season Global Sprint Tour
July sees Italy join the calendar on 5 September before Madrid, after which Turkey re‑enters on 3 October as part of a Baku/Singapore triple header. The Americas stage follows with Austin, Mexico and Brazil, and Las Vegas stands alone on 20 November. The finale consists of a double‑header in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, both sprint‑predominant, with Abu Dhabi’s finish scheduled for 20 November. Contingency planning has earmarked Imola as a backup venue should Middle Eastern races falter under regional tension. F2 mirrors the extension by adding a second race to its Baku calendar.
“The 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar showcases iconic circuits across five continents and capitalises on the fan‑favoured sprint format to deliver unprecedented excitement,” said F1 president Stefano Domenicali. The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, added that the new lineup balances tradition, innovation, and audience engagement while upholding the sport’s highest standards.
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