F1 Calendar 2027: 24 Races, 10 Sprint Events and Two Major Comebacks

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar is out, and a few things in it caught my eye. We’re still at 24 races. But Portugal and Türkiye are back, and the number of Sprint weekends goes from six to ten.

September 16, 2026 was the day the schedule went public, after the FIA World Motor Sport Council had signed it off. Bahrain kicks things off in March. Abu Dhabi has the last word in December. Squeezed in between are 24 races across 22 countries and five continents, and no, Monaco, Silverstone, Singapore and Las Vegas haven’t gone anywhere.

If you’re thinking of going to a race, though, the headline numbers are only half the story. Sprint weekends mean extra sessions. Some destinations lend themselves to a proper holiday. And what you’ll spend varies a lot from one race to the next. So let’s go through what’s confirmed and what you should think about before you book anything.

Bahrain gets the teams twice. They test there from February 24–27, then come back a few weeks later for the season opener. Don’t treat any of this as final, though. Dates and event details can still change and the official Formula 1 calendar will always be more reliable than a travel site or an early ticket listing.

The route around the world

The year starts in the Middle East. Teams head from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, then Australia, Japan and China. Miami and Montréal come next, and after that the circus crosses into Europe. Portugal arrives in June, after Monaco. Türkiye comes back in October, tucked between Azerbaijan and Singapore.

The back end of the year is a slog: Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Las Vegas, then Qatar, and finally Abu Dhabi to wrap it all up.

By region, it breaks down like this. The Middle East has Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, while Australia, Japan, China and Singapore make up the Asia-Pacific stops. North America gets Miami, Montréal, Austin, Mexico City and Las Vegas, São Paulo is the only South American stop, and Europe has Monaco, Portugal, Türkiye, Silverstone, Monza and the other established rounds.

Portugal is back

Of the two returns, Portugal will probably get European fans more excited. The Portuguese Grand Prix is on the June calendar, right after Monaco, and it’s part of the officially approved schedule. This isn’t one of those “maybe someday” rumours.

It’s also a handy excuse for a trip. A Grand Prix plus a few days exploring Portugal is an easy sell. If you’re flying in from outside Europe, though, think about the whole bill: flights, where you’ll stay, and how you’ll get to the circuit. And if you’re tempted by non-refundable bookings, wait for the organizer’s final ticket and transport details first.

Türkiye returns for five years

The Turkish Grand Prix is back too. Istanbul Park last held a race in 2021, and now it’s got a new deal with F1 that covers 2027 through 2031.

It’s a driver’s track. The 5.33-kilometre layout has big elevation changes and the famous multi-apex Turn 8, and it feels nothing like the street circuits that fill so much of the calendar. The race is in October, sandwiched between Azerbaijan and Singapore.

Istanbul itself is a big part of the appeal, since you can build a city break around the weekend. But think about the exit before you book. Tens of thousands of people leaving the circuit at the same moment can turn a great day into a long, frustrating one, so know your way back to the hotel first.

Ten Sprint weekends

This is the biggest change to how race weekends will feel. There were six Sprints in 2026 and there will be ten in 2027. A Sprint adds a shorter race alongside the main Grand Prix, so there’s more to watch than just Sunday.

Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi get their first Sprint. They join Montréal, Silverstone, Monza, São Paulo and Lusail, which makes ten in total.

More sessions doesn’t automatically mean your ticket covers them, though. Check whether your admission category is for a single day or the whole weekend, and whether hospitality is included.

Why Monaco’s Sprint matters

Monaco on the Sprint list is a real shake-up. The streets of Monte Carlo are so tight that overtaking is rare, which makes qualifying massive. The FIA says fans will get two qualifying sessions there during the Sprint weekend, which adds another layer to an event already known for how hard it is to drive.

If Monaco is on your wish list, start planning early. Hotels, local transport and access to viewing areas all affect the cost and the convenience, and a race ticket won’t cover everything you need for the weekend.

Which race suits you?

It depends what you’re after.

Monaco gives you the history, the glamour and, in 2027, its first Sprint weekend. Silverstone is a well-established British motorsport venue, and with a Sprint confirmed there’s an extra session to enjoy. Monza has a historic Italian circuit and a passionate racing crowd, plus a Sprint of its own in 2027.

Singapore is the pick if you want racing set against a city backdrop. Las Vegas turns the Grand Prix into one part of a much bigger entertainment weekend. And Abu Dhabi closes the season again, this time with a Sprint for the first time.

There’s no single cheapest or best race. Your costs come down to where you go, when you travel and how early you book.

Sorting out the trip

Begin by choosing a race that works for your budget, your dates and wherever you’re travelling from. Formula 1’s official website has the calendar and the ticket links. Organizers of individual races often add their own details on transport, entry rules and venue restrictions, so look there too.

Before you pay, work out exactly what your ticket gets you. General admission, grandstand seats and hospitality packages are very different experiences, and what’s on offer changes from circuit to circuit.

Being in the right city doesn’t mean being close to the track, and plenty of fans learn that the hard way. Before you hit book on anything, sort out the whole trip first — like how you’re actually getting from the airport to the hotel, and then from the hotel over to the circuit. Passport validity and entry requirements are worth checking too using official government sites.

Sprint weekends mean a little more homework. Look at the full session schedule first. Arrive just for Sunday’s race and you’ll miss part of what you paid to be there for. And before you lock in expensive flights or hotels, read the cancellation terms. Calendars can shift even after they’ve been announced.

A few quick answers

How many races are there in 2027? 24 Grands Prix, across 22 countries and five continents. The season starts in Bahrain in March, after testing there from February 24–27, and ends in Abu Dhabi in December, right after Qatar.

Is Portugal really back? Yes. It’s on the official calendar, with the race in June. Türkiye is back as well, with Istanbul Park hosting under an agreement that runs from 2027 to 2031.

As for Sprints, there’ll be ten, and Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will be hosting theirs for the first time.

Where that leaves us

The 2027 calendar keeps the 24-race format, but it changes a fair bit about where and how Formula 1 races. Portugal and Türkiye return, ten venues get a Sprint, and the season still ends in Abu Dhabi.

If you’re planning to travel this schedule is a solid starting point. You’ll still need to check ticket categories, transport and final session times for whichever race you pick.

A good trip, or a so-so one, usually comes down to the small stuff you sort out beforehand.