Formula 1 unveils its 2027 calendar with a record ten Sprint races

The 2027 Formula 1 season calendar is now known. The championship will keep 24 Grands Prix, but several major changes are planned with the return of two circuits, the removal of the Netherlands and Barcelona as well as a spectacular increase in the number of Sprint races.

The season is set to start in Bahrain on March 14 and end in Abu Dhabi on December 12. Between these dates, the drivers will notably return to Portimão and Istanbul, while ten weekends will now host a Sprint race, compared to six in recent seasons.

Portugal and Turkey make their return

The first major novelty concerns the Portuguese Grand Prix. Formula 1 will return to Portimão from June 18 to 20, with a race scheduled for Sunday, June 20. The Portuguese circuit thus makes its return to the F1 calendar after several years of absence.

Another expected return is that of Turkey. Istanbul will host Formula 1 from October 1 to 3 and will kick off a particularly busy sequence including Singapore, Austin, Mexico, and São Paulo.

However, these two returns lead to the disappearance of two events. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will no longer be on the calendar in 2027, while Barcelona-Catalonia also disappears. The Spanish circuit is now set to enter a rotation system with Spa-Francorchamps starting next season.

Madrid will, however, retain the Spanish Grand Prix. After the first edition held at the Madring in 2026, Formula 1 will return to the Spanish capital from September 10 to 12.

A record ten Sprint races

The most spectacular change, however, concerns the Sprint races. Their number will increase to ten in 2027, setting a new record in Formula 1.

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Six will be held during the first 12 rounds of the 2027 F1 season. Bahrain will immediately launch the new format, followed by other short races in Australia, Japan, Canada, Monaco, and Great Britain.

The choice of Monaco is one of the main surprises. For the first time, the famous street circuit will host a Sprint race during the weekend of June 4 to 6.

Four others will follow during the second half of the season: Monza, São Paulo, Lusail, and Abu Dhabi. The championship finale will therefore also host a Sprint race for the first time.

Uncertainties remain despite this announcement

While this calendar now constitutes the official roadmap for 2027, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East could still impose changes. The ongoing conflict with Iran has already disrupted the 2026 season, notably with the postponement of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the relocation of the Bahrain event to Malaysia.

The holding of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix at the end of the 2026 season also remains uncertain. Imola is considered to host a possible European finale on December 6 if these two events cannot take place.

Stefano Domenicali had explained that a decision regarding Qatar and Abu Dhabi was expected around mid-September due to logistical constraints related to equipment transport. For Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in 2027, Formula 1 would have more time and could wait until the end of the year before making a final decision.

On paper, the next season is therefore set to start in Sakhir on March 14 and end nine months later at Yas Marina. With 24 Grands Prix, two returning circuits, and especially ten Sprint races, Formula 1 is preparing to offer its busiest calendar of short races in 2027.

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The complete 2027 season calendar