F1 2027 Calendar Confirmed: 24 Races, 10 Sprints, Portugal and Turkey Back

Formula 1 has confirmed its 2027 calendar: 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries, running from Bahrain on 12 to 14 March to Abu Dhabi on 10 to 12 December. Ten of those weekends run the sprint format, up from six in 2026, and both Portugal and Turkey return after six years away. The schedule was approved by the World Motor Sport Council and published on 16 September 2026.

What changed from the 2026 F1 calendar?

Four things matter if you are choosing a race to attend.

The Portuguese Grand Prix is back at the Algarve circuit near Portimão on 18 to 20 June, its first appearance since 2021. The Turkish Grand Prix returns at Istanbul Park on 1 to 3 October, also its first since 2021.

Going the other way, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort drops off the calendar after 2026, and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya rotates out for the season under its arrangement with the Belgian Grand Prix, with a return scheduled for 2028. Madrid keeps the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring on 10 to 12 September.

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are both back after their 2026 races were cancelled, which is why the season returns to 24 rounds from 23.

Which 2027 races have a sprint?

Ten weekends run the sprint format in 2027: Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Canada, Monaco, Great Britain, Italy, São Paulo, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Five of those host a sprint for the first time, per Formula 1's announcement: Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi. Australia's is the first in the Australian Grand Prix's history. It is also the first season to both open and close with a sprint.

Monaco is the one to note. A sprint weekend at Monaco runstwo separate qualifying sessions, which on the tightest circuit on the calendar means considerably more competitive track time than a standard Monaco Saturday. If you have been weighing up Monaco, 2027 is a different proposition from previous years.

When does the 2027 F1 season start?

The season opens at Bahrain International Circuit on 12 to 14 March, and it opens with a sprint, a first for Bahrain. Pre-season testing runs at the same circuit from 24 to 27 February, a fortnight before the race.

The season finishes at Yas Marina on 10 to 12 December, which is also a sprint weekend.

What does this mean for 2027 F1 tickets?

Confirmed dates are what promoters wait for before opening general sales, so expect on-sale windows through late 2026 and early 2027. Several weekends were already selling before the announcement.

Two rounds are worth deciding on early. Istanbul Park and Portimão have both been off the calendar since 2021, so there is six years of pent-up demand and no recent sales pattern to judge capacity against. Trackside Seats compares grandstand views and prices across the calendar, which helps when a circuit you have never attended comes back.

Our 2027 F1 calendar page lists all 24 rounds with dates, circuits and every sprint weekend.

FAQ

How many races are in the 2027 F1 season?

24, across 22 countries. That is up from 23 in 2026, when the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were cancelled.

When was the 2027 F1 calendar announced?

On 16 September 2026, after approval by the World Motor Sport Council.

Is Zandvoort on the 2027 F1 calendar?

No. The Dutch Grand Prix does not feature in 2027, and the 2026 race was the last under the circuit's existing deal.

Is Barcelona on the 2027 F1 calendar?

No. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya rotates out for 2027 and is scheduled to return in 2028. The Spanish Grand Prix runs at Madrid's Madring instead.

How many sprint races are there in 2027?

Ten, up from six in 2026. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi host one for the first time.