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2027 Formula 1 Calendar Unveiled: 24 Grands Prix, 10 Sprint Weekends
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Core Event
Formula 1 announced a 24-race schedule for 2027, opening with a Sprint-format round in Bahrain on 14 March and ending with a Sprint finale in Abu Dhabi on 12 December. The calendar adds Portugal at Portimão (20 June) and Turkey at Istanbul Park (3 October) and includes a Sprint race at Monaco (6 June). Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will host Sprint events, raising the total to ten.
Expansion of the Sprint Format
Sprint weekends replace Friday free practice with a single practice run, Sprint Qualifying and a short race (? 1/3 Grand Prix distance) on Saturday, followed by standard qualifying and the Sunday race. F1 data shows Sprint weekends generate 12 % higher viewership, Sprint Qualifying is up to three times more popular than free practice, and 82 % of attendees say the format adds ticket value, while 75 % of fans feel it improves the season.
Return of Portugal and Turkey; Monaco Sprint Debut
Portugal’s Algarve circuit returns after a six-year hiatus, scheduled for the weekend of 20 June. Turkey’s Istanbul Park re-joins on 3 October. Monaco will host its first Sprint race, offering two qualifying sessions to increase on-track action.
Middle East Uncertainty and Contingency Plans
All four Middle-East rounds—Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi—remain on the provisional calendar. Sources note the 2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were cancelled because of the Iran-U.S. conflict, prompting speculation that 2027 events could be moved or replaced. One outlet reports Bahrain may shift to Malaysia if the conflict persists; another indicates F1 is preparing “Plan B” options, including possible use of Imola as a replacement finale.
Data & Statistics
- 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries
- 10 Sprint weekends (Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, Abu Dhabi, Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Brazil, Qatar)
- 12 % higher viewership on Sprint weekends (F1)
- 82 % of Sprint-weekend attendees say the format adds ticket value (F1)
- 75 % of fans believe Sprint events improve the season’s calendar (F1)
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- ABC News reports the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were cancelled in 2026 due to the Iran war and that Bahrain could be re-branded as a Malaysian Grand Prix for 2027.
- The Guardian states that, despite the conflict, all four Middle-East races are slated to proceed as scheduled, but F1 is developing contingency plans, including the possibility of using Imola if Qatar or Abu Dhabi cannot be held.
These divergent accounts highlight the uncertainty surrounding the Middle-East rounds and the lack of a definitive decision on potential venue changes.
Verbatim Quotes
- “President of the FIA Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: "The 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is a strong reflection of the global appeal and continued growth of our sport.” — Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA president
- “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.” — Stefano Domenicali, CEO and president