F1 2027 Calendar Adds Four Sprint Weekends as Portugal and Türkiye Return
Formula 1 will expand its Sprint programme to 10 events in 2027 while returning to Portugal and Türkiye as part of a 24-race calendar spanning 22 countries.
The FIA and Formula 1 confirmed the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar on September 16 following approval by the World Motor Sport Council. The schedule also introduces Sprint weekends at Monaco, Bahrain, Australia, Japan and Abu Dhabi.
Key Facts
- 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries
- 10 Sprint events, up from six in 2026
- Portugal returns at Portimão on June 18–20
- Türkiye returns at Istanbul Park on October 1–3
- Monaco hosts its first F1 Sprint
- Bahrain, Australia, Japan and Abu Dhabi also receive Sprints for the first time
- Sprint events return at Montréal, Silverstone, Monza, São Paulo and Lusail
- Pre-season testing takes place in Bahrain from February 24–27
- The season opens in Bahrain on March 12–14 and ends in Abu Dhabi on December 10–12
- The Istanbul Park event remains subject to FIA circuit homologation
Four More Sprint Weekends in 2027
The biggest structural change to the calendar is the expansion of the Sprint format from six events in 2026 to 10 in 2027.
Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will host Sprint events for the first time. Montréal, Silverstone, Monza, São Paulo and Lusail retain the format from previous seasons.
For Monaco, the change is particularly notable. The Monte Carlo weekend will feature a Sprint for the first time, adding an additional competitive session to one of Formula 1’s most established street circuits.
Formula 1 says data since the Sprint’s introduction in 2021 shows Sprint weekends generating higher total viewership than non-Sprint weekends, while the championship also cites stronger fan engagement with the format.
Portugal Returns to the F1 Calendar
The European portion of the season begins with Monaco before Formula 1 travels to Portugal for the first time since 2021.
The Portuguese Grand Prix is scheduled for June 18–20 at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão. The venue previously hosted Formula 1 races in 2020 and 2021.
SnapLap already has a dedicated Portimão Circuit article covering the Algarve venue, including its history, layouts and use across international motorsport.
The return gives the championship another permanent European circuit after the opening part of the season has moved through Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, China, Miami and Canada.
Türkiye Returns With Istanbul Park
Formula 1 will return to Istanbul Park on October 1–3, placing the Turkish Grand Prix between Azerbaijan and Singapore.
The event is part of a new five-year agreement that runs through 2031. Istanbul Park last hosted Formula 1 in 2020 and 2021, while its original F1 run began in 2005.
The 5.33-kilometre circuit is particularly known for its multi-apex Turn 8 and significant elevation changes. The 2027 event is currently listed subject to FIA circuit homologation.
The 2027 Calendar
The season begins with a Bahrain-Saudi Arabia double-header before moving through Australia, Japan and China.
The European phase then includes Monaco, Portugal, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium and Hungary before the summer break. Monza returns as a Sprint venue in September, followed by Madrid and Azerbaijan before the championship reaches Istanbul Park.
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12–14 | Bahrain | Sakhir | Yes |
| March 19–21 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | — |
| April 2–4 | Australia | Melbourne | Yes |
| April 9–11 | Japan | Suzuka | Yes |
| April 16–18 | China | Shanghai | — |
| April 30–May 2 | Miami | Miami | — |
| May 21–23 | Canada | Montréal | Yes |
| June 4–6 | Monaco | Monaco | Yes |
| June 18–20 | Portugal | Portimão | — |
| July 2–4 | Great Britain | Silverstone | Yes |
| July 9–11 | Austria | Spielberg | — |
| July 23–25 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps | — |
| July 30–August 1 | Hungary | Budapest | — |
| September 3–5 | Italy | Monza | Yes |
| September 10–12 | Spain | Madrid | — |
| September 24–26 | Azerbaijan | Baku | — |
| October 1–3 | Türkiye | Istanbul | — |
| October 8–10 | Singapore | Singapore | — |
| October 22–24 | United States | Austin | — |
| October 29–31 | Mexico | Mexico City | — |
| November 5–7 | São Paulo | São Paulo | Yes |
| November 18–20 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas | — |
| December 3–5 | Qatar | Lusail | Yes |
| December 10–12 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina | Yes |
The complete schedule was published jointly by Formula 1 and the FIA, with Istanbul marked as subject to FIA homologation.
A More Geographically Grouped Season
The 2027 calendar also continues Formula 1’s effort to arrange races in a more efficient geographical sequence.
The season starts in the Middle East before moving to the Asia-Pacific region and then North America. The European races are concentrated through June and July, while the championship returns to Europe briefly in September before moving through Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Singapore. The final part of the season then moves through the Americas before returning to Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
The FIA says the geographical flow is intended to support the championship’s longer-term sustainability goals.
Why the F1 2027 Calendar Matters
The 2027 schedule does more than add two returning venues.
Portugal and Türkiye restore two established circuits to the F1 calendar, while the Sprint expansion changes the competitive structure of 10 weekends.
Monaco’s inclusion is particularly significant because the Sprint format will be applied to a circuit where track position and limited overtaking opportunities have traditionally shaped the weekend.
The calendar also strengthens the importance of several established circuits already central to SnapLap’s circuit database, including Silverstone, Monza and Yas Marina.
SnapLap Analysis
The most important change for the 2027 season is the growing role of the Sprint format.
Increasing the number from six to 10 means almost half of the 24-race championship will now use the expanded weekend format. That changes the competitive rhythm of the season and gives several circuits their first opportunity to host a Sprint.
At the same time, the return of Portimão and Istanbul Park expands the calendar’s circuit mix without increasing the number of Grands Prix.
For SnapLap, the 2027 calendar also highlights several gaps in the circuit database. Istanbul Park, Monaco and Lusail deserve dedicated circuit articles, particularly as all three are directly relevant to the new calendar structure.
What Happens Next
The 2027 season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27, followed by the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 12–14.
Before the Turkish Grand Prix can take place, Istanbul Park must also receive the required FIA circuit homologation.
With the calendar now confirmed, the focus will shift toward how teams and promoters prepare for a season featuring 24 Grands Prix and 10 Sprint weekends.
