The 2027 Formula 1 season will wrap up with back-to-back races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The FIA and Formula 1 have approved a 24-race calendar, which includes 10 sprint events and covers 22 countries. This marks the largest number of races and sprints in the series so far.
For the first time, there will be 10 sprint races, up from six in previous years. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, and Abu Dhabi will each host a sprint for the first time. The increase is a response to the growing popularity of the sprint format, which started with three events in 2021-2022, rose to six from 2023-2026, and now reaches 10 in 2027.
The 2027 season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from 24 to 27 February, followed by the Bahrain Grand Prix and then Saudi Arabia. The calendar continues through Australia, Japan, China, Miami, and Canada. After Monaco in June, Portugal returns to the schedule. Turkey is also back, with its race set for October between Azerbaijan and Singapore. Both returns were confirmed in the official schedule, though some dates may still shift.
As the season heads toward its conclusion, the championship will visit Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo, and Las Vegas before finishing in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina Circuit remains the final stop, continuing its run as the season-ending venue.
The FIA has stated that the 2027 calendar "features 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 Sprint events," highlighting the continued expansion of both the series and the sprint format.
FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem called the 2027 schedule a sign of Formula 1's global reach and growth. He pointed to the mix of long-standing and returning tracks, as well as the expanded sprint program, as ways the sport is trying to keep fans engaged while maintaining high standards.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also welcomed Portugal and Turkey back to the calendar and noted the inclusion of well-known circuits and cities. He described the move to 10 sprint events as a way to increase competition and keep audiences interested.
The structure of the 2027 calendar, with new sprint venues and the return of classic tracks, follows a pattern seen in other major sports as they adjust formats to attract fans. Formula 1's approach aims to balance tradition with new ideas, giving both established and returning venues a place in the sport's future.
With Abu Dhabi and Qatar closing out the season and the UAE's motorsport facilities once again in focus, the 2027 Formula 1 calendar highlights the series' ongoing changes. The expanded sprint schedule, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and Abu Dhabi's continued role as the final race all reflect Formula 1's efforts to adapt and stay at the forefront of international motorsport.
