F1 2027 Calendar: 24 Races, 10 Sprints, Turkey Returns
Formula One unveils a record 24-race schedule for 2027, expanding sprint weekends to ten and bringing back Turkey and Portugal.

KEY POINTS
- 2027 calendar features 24 races across 22 countries, a record for F1.
- Sprint weekends expanded from six to ten, including Monaco's debut sprint.
- Turkey returns at Istanbul Park on Oct 1-3 after six-year absence.
- Portugal rejoins at Portimao on June 18-20; Dutch GP removed.
- Season starts in Bahrain March 12-14, ends in Abu Dhabi Dec 10-12.
Formula One and the FIA have confirmed a 24-race calendar for the 2027 season, starting in Bahrain on March 12-14 and finishing in Abu Dhabi on December 10-12. The number of sprint weekends will increase from six to ten, with Monaco hosting a sprint race for the first time alongside new sprint events in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi.
Turkey returns to the schedule after a six-year absence, with Istanbul Park hosting the Turkish Grand Prix on October 1-3 as part of a triple-header with Azerbaijan and Singapore. Portugal also rejoins the championship at Portimao on June 18-20, while the Dutch Grand Prix has been dropped.
“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.”
Pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain from February 24-27. The calendar features three triple-headers: Azerbaijan-Turkey-Singapore in September-October, Austin-Mexico-Brazil in October-November, and Qatar-Abu Dhabi to close the season in December.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the calendar combines tradition and innovation, while FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem highlighted the sport's global growth. Sprint weekends have reportedly generated 12% higher total audiences than standard weekends, with 82% of attendees saying the format adds value.
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