F1 2027 Calendar: 10 Sprints and Monaco Surprise
The F1 2027 calendar has been officially revealed, confirming a 24-race Formula 1 season and a major expansion of the Sprint format. Formula 1 and the FIA have announced that the 2027 championship will feature 10 Sprint weekends, four more than the six scheduled during the 2026 season.
One of the biggest changes involves the Monaco Grand Prix.
The iconic street race will host a Sprint for the first time in Formula 1 history. Monaco has long been one of the championship’s most recognizable venues, and its inclusion in the expanded Sprint schedule represents one of the most notable changes to the 2027 calendar.
The new season will begin in Bahrain on March 14 before moving to Saudi Arabia and then Australia. The championship will eventually travel through Europe, Asia and the Americas before concluding at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 12.
F1 2027 Calendar Confirmed With 24 Races
Formula 1 has retained the 24-race structure used in recent seasons.
The championship will begin with the Bahrain Grand Prix from March 12-14, followed one week later by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from March 19-21.
Australia then takes the third slot from April 2-4.
Japan follows at Suzuka from April 9-11, with China scheduled for April 16-18.
The calendar then moves toward Miami before heading into the European portion of the season.
The full sequence gives Formula 1 another extensive global schedule while maintaining a 24-round championship.
According to Formula 1, the 2027 season is designed around familiar venues, returning circuits and an expanded Sprint program.
Monaco Sprint Makes F1 2027 Calendar History
The headline change is the addition of Monaco to the Sprint schedule.
The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix will take place from June 4-6, with the famous Monte Carlo street circuit becoming a Sprint venue for the first time.
Monaco’s narrow streets and limited overtaking opportunities make the Sprint format particularly significant.
The traditional Monaco weekend has a unique structure compared with permanent circuits. Cars race through a tight collection of corners, tunnels and barriers where qualifying position has historically carried major importance.
Adding a Sprint means teams and drivers will have another competitive session during the weekend.
Formula 1 has confirmed that the increased number of Sprint events reflects the continued popularity of the format. According to Formula 1, Sprint weekends have generated higher overall viewership than non-Sprint weekends since the format was introduced in 2021.
Ten Sprint Races Planned for 2027
The F1 2027 calendar will contain a record 10 Sprint weekends.
That represents an increase from six Sprint events in 2026.
Formula 1 says the Sprint format has become an important part of the championship since its introduction in 2021. The additional events will give fans more competitive sessions across the season while changing the weekend structure at selected circuits.
The expansion also means Sprint weekends will account for a significant portion of the 24-race championship.
Rather than concentrating the format at a handful of familiar venues, Formula 1 is continuing to introduce Sprint racing to different circuits.
Monaco’s inclusion is particularly notable because the venue is so different from the modern high-speed circuits where Sprint races have traditionally been held.
Bahrain Returns to the Season Opener
The 2027 championship will begin in Bahrain.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled for March 12-14, returning to the opening position after recent calendar changes.
The race will also be a Sprint weekend.
That means the season will begin with a weekend featuring additional competitive action, immediately putting greater emphasis on preparation and execution from teams.
Saudi Arabia follows Bahrain one week later, creating the first back-to-back sequence of the new championship.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is scheduled for March 19-21 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
After that, Formula 1 heads to Australia for the third round.
Australia, Japan and China Follow
The Australian Grand Prix will run from April 2-4 at Albert Park.
Japan follows from April 9-11 at Suzuka, one of the most established circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.
China then hosts the championship from April 16-18 at the Shanghai International Circuit.
The early part of the season therefore combines several established Formula 1 venues before the championship moves into another sequence of races.
Miami is scheduled for April 30-May 2.
Canada follows on May 21-23 at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
The European season then approaches with Monaco scheduled for early June.
Portugal Returns to Formula 1
Another major feature of the F1 2027 calendar is the return of Portugal.
The Portuguese Grand Prix will be held at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão from June 18-20.
Portugal last hosted a Formula 1 race in 2021.
Its return adds another European venue to the championship and restores Portimão to the modern Formula 1 calendar.
The circuit is known for its dramatic elevation changes and fast corners, providing a very different challenge from Monaco’s tight street layout.
Formula 1’s official calendar confirms Portugal as the next race after Monaco.
Silverstone, Austria and Belgium Continue European Run
The British Grand Prix will follow Portugal from July 2-4 at Silverstone.
Austria is scheduled for July 9-11 at the Red Bull Ring.
Belgium then hosts the championship from July 23-25 at Spa-Francorchamps.
Hungary follows from July 30-August 1 at the Hungaroring.
This section of the calendar creates a dense European run, with teams traveling between several traditional Formula 1 destinations over a relatively short period.
The European schedule remains one of the central components of the championship despite Formula 1’s expanding global footprint.
Italy and Spain Remain on the Schedule
After the summer portion of the calendar, Formula 1 returns to Italy.
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is scheduled for September 3-5.
Spain follows one week later at the Madring circuit from September 10-12.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix then takes place in Baku from September 24-26.
Turkey follows in October, marking the return of Istanbul Park to the Formula 1 calendar.
Formula 1 previously announced a new agreement bringing the Turkish Grand Prix back from 2027, with Istanbul Park scheduled to remain on the championship calendar through 2031.
Turkey Returns as Formula 1 Expands Globally
The return of Turkey is another important feature of the F1 2027 calendar.
The Turkish Grand Prix will take place at Istanbul Park from October 1-3.
Istanbul Park has previously hosted Formula 1 races and is known for its long, high-speed corners, particularly the famous Turn 8.
Its return gives Formula 1 another venue linking the European and Asian regions.
The race will also become part of a demanding period of the calendar, with Singapore following one week later.
Singapore, United States and Mexico
The Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled for October 8-10 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
The championship then moves to North America.
The United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas is scheduled for October 22-24.
Mexico follows from October 29-November 1.
Brazil then hosts the championship from November 5-7 at Interlagos.
The sequence provides another concentrated run of races across the Americas.
Formula 1’s official ticketing calendar confirms the dates and venues for these events.
Las Vegas Returns to the F1 2027 Calendar
Las Vegas remains part of the championship and will host its Grand Prix from November 18-20.
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit has quickly become one of Formula 1’s most recognizable events because of its nighttime schedule and location around the city’s famous Strip.
Its position late in the season means the race could once again form part of the championship’s final stretch.
Qatar follows in December.
The Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for December 3-5 at Lusail International Circuit.
The championship then heads to Abu Dhabi for the season finale.
Abu Dhabi Will Host the 2027 Finale
The 2027 Formula 1 season will conclude at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi from December 10-12.
That gives the championship a nine-month schedule beginning in Bahrain and ending in the United Arab Emirates.
The finale will once again place Yas Marina at the center of the championship’s final weekend.
With 24 Grands Prix and 10 Sprint events, the season will contain a substantial amount of competitive track action.
Why the Sprint Expansion Matters
The expansion to 10 Sprint weekends represents a significant development in Formula 1’s modern weekend format.
Since the Sprint was introduced in 2021, Formula 1 has gradually expanded the number of events.
The 2027 season takes another step by increasing the total from six to 10.
Formula 1 says data shows that Sprint weekends have generated approximately 12% higher total viewership than non-Sprint weekends since the format was introduced.
The format gives fans another race-like session during selected weekends and changes how teams approach practice, qualifying and race strategy.
For drivers, Sprint weekends also create additional opportunities to score championship points.
A New Challenge for Monaco
The Monaco Sprint could become one of the most closely watched elements of the 2027 schedule simply because of the circuit’s unusual characteristics.
Monaco is considerably different from many modern Formula 1 tracks.
The circuit is narrow, walls are close to the racing line and overtaking can be extremely difficult.
That means a Sprint around Monte Carlo could place additional importance on qualifying, starts, tire management and avoiding incidents.
The traditional Monaco Grand Prix will remain the main Sunday race, but the Sprint adds another competitive element to the weekend.
F1 2027 Calendar: Full Schedule
The confirmed 2027 schedule consists of:
- Bahrain — March 12-14
- Saudi Arabia — March 19-21
- Australia — April 2-4
- Japan — April 9-11
- China — April 16-18
- Miami — April 30-May 2
- Canada — May 21-23
- Monaco — June 4-6
- Portugal — June 18-20
- Great Britain — July 2-4
- Austria — July 9-11
- Belgium — July 23-25
- Hungary — July 30-August 1
- Italy — September 3-5
- Spain — September 10-12
- Azerbaijan — September 24-26
- Turkey — October 1-3
- Singapore — October 8-10
- United States — October 22-24
- Mexico — October 29-November 1
- São Paulo — November 5-7
- Las Vegas — November 18-20
- Qatar — December 3-5
- Abu Dhabi — December 10-12
The dates and venues are confirmed through Formula 1’s published 2027 schedule.
What to Expect From the 2027 Formula 1 Season
The F1 2027 calendar combines established races with several important changes.
Bahrain returns to the season-opening slot, Portugal returns after several years away, Turkey comes back to the championship and Monaco receives a Sprint weekend for the first time.
At the same time, Formula 1 continues its 24-race structure.
The expansion to 10 Sprint weekends is arguably the biggest structural change.
It shows how Formula 1 is continuing to develop the race-weekend format while maintaining the traditional Grand Prix as the centerpiece of each event.
For fans, the 2027 season will therefore offer 24 Grand Prix weekends and 10 additional Sprint competitions spread across the year.
The calendar begins in Bahrain on March 12 and ends in Abu Dhabi on December 12, creating another extensive global championship.
With Monaco joining the Sprint schedule, Portugal and Turkey returning, and the total number of Sprint events reaching a record 10, the F1 2027 calendar is set to introduce one of the most substantial calendar changes of the modern Formula 1 era.
