Formula 1 has confirmed its 24-race calendar for 2027, with the Sprint format expanding from six to 10 weekends as Portugal and Türkiye return to the championship.
Formula 1 has officially published its 2027 calendar, confirming 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and the biggest expansion of the Sprint format since it was introduced.
Ten of the 24 race weekends will feature a Sprint in 2027, up from six in 2026. That makes the alternative format a much bigger part of the championship than in any previous season.
The season will begin in Bahrain from 12–14 March and conclude in Abu Dhabi from 10–12 December, with pre-season testing also taking place in Bahrain from 24–27 February. The calendar was confirmed following approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Ten Sprint weekends confirmed for 2027
The biggest structural change is the expansion of Sprint racing from six weekends in 2026 to 10 next season.
According to Formula 1’s official 2027 Sprint breakdown, Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will all host their first F1 Sprints, while Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar complete the schedule.
That creates some unusual pressure points across the season. Three of the opening four race weekends — Bahrain, Australia and Japan — will feature Sprints, giving teams considerably less practice time while they are still learning their 2027 cars.
At the opposite end of the season, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will stage back-to-back Sprint weekends, increasing the number of championship points available during the final two rounds.
Monaco is perhaps the most striking addition. Sprint Qualifying will give drivers a second qualifying-style session around the narrow Monte Carlo streets before conventional Grand Prix qualifying later on Saturday.
Full 2027 Formula 1 calendar
| Round | Dates | Grand Prix | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12–14 March | Bahrain – Sakhir | Yes |
| 2 | 19–21 March | Saudi Arabia – Jeddah | No |
| 3 | 2–4 April | Australia – Melbourne | Yes |
| 4 | 9–11 April | Japan – Suzuka | Yes |
| 5 | 16–18 April | China – Shanghai | No |
| 6 | 30 April–2 May | Miami – United States | No |
| 7 | 21–23 May | Canada – Montréal | Yes |
| 8 | 4–6 June | Monaco – Monte Carlo | Yes |
| 9 | 18–20 June | Portugal – Portimão | No |
| 10 | 2–4 July | Great Britain – Silverstone | Yes |
| 11 | 9–11 July | Austria – Spielberg | No |
| 12 | 23–25 July | Belgium – Spa-Francorchamps | No |
| 13 | 30 July–1 August | Hungary – Budapest | No |
| 14 | 3–5 September | Italy – Monza | Yes |
| 15 | 10–12 September | Spain – Madrid | No |
| 16 | 24–26 September | Azerbaijan – Baku | No |
| 17 | 1–3 October | Türkiye – Istanbul | No |
| 18 | 8–10 October | Singapore – Marina Bay | No |
| 19 | 22–24 October | United States – Austin | No |
| 20 | 29–31 October | Mexico – Mexico City | No |
| 21 | 5–7 November | Brazil – São Paulo | Yes |
| 22 | 18–20 November | Las Vegas – United States | No |
| 23 | 3–5 December | Qatar – Lusail | Yes |
| 24 | 10–12 December | Abu Dhabi – Yas Marina | Yes |
Portugal and Türkiye return as Zandvoort and Barcelona drop off the calendar
There are also important changes to the venues themselves.
Portugal returns at Portimão on 18–20 June as part of a two-year agreement covering 2027 and 2028, while Istanbul Park returns with the Turkish Grand Prix from 1–3 October under a new five-year deal.
Zandvoort and Barcelona-Catalunya do not appear on the 2027 schedule. Madrid remains Spain’s sole race, returning from 10–12 September following its Formula 1 debut this season.
That continues the story we examined after the inaugural event in our analysis of Madring’s overtaking problem and our 2026 Spanish Grand Prix race report.
The European sequence changes slightly too. Monaco opens that section of the season, followed by Portugal, before Silverstone moves ahead of Austria. Spa and Hungary then complete the pre-summer-break run.
Sprint racing becomes a much bigger part of Formula 1
The increase to 10 events moves Sprint racing significantly closer to becoming a regular part of the championship rather than an occasional variation.
Formula 1 says total viewership on Sprint weekends has been 12% higher than on traditional weekends since the format was introduced in 2021, while its fan research also points to strong support for the additional competitive session.
The sporting trade-off remains familiar: teams gain another competitive session, but lose practice time. A Sprint weekend leaves only one conventional practice session before Sprint Qualifying, which becomes particularly significant at the beginning of a season when teams are still understanding new cars and development directions.
Tech Torque Verdict
Moving from six Sprints to 10 is no longer a small adjustment to Formula 1’s weekend format. It makes Sprint racing a significant part of how the 2027 championship will be contested.
The early-season sequence is particularly interesting. Bahrain, Australia and Japan all feature Sprints within the first four rounds, so teams that arrive well prepared could benefit immediately while anyone struggling with setup will have far less practice time to recover.
Monaco is the boldest choice, while back-to-back Sprints in Qatar and Abu Dhabi could also add another variable late in the championship.
Away from the Sprint expansion, the return of Portimão and Istanbul Park gives the calendar two established circuits back, while Madrid’s second season confirms the shift away from Barcelona as Spain’s Formula 1 venue.
