Formula 1 has announced its 2027 calendar, with 24 races and a bigger sprint programme. Here are the key dates and changes fans should know.
A 24-race season
The 2027 season has 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries, and it runs for about ten months. The calendar includes new races in Portugal and Türkiye, according to Formula 1’s announcement.
Bahrain returns as the opener
The season starts in Bahrain on 12 to 14 March, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah a week later on 19 to 21 March. The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne drops to round three, on 2 to 4 April, after opening the season in recent years.
The early rounds
- Round 1: Bahrain, 12 to 14 March (sprint weekend).
- Round 2: Saudi Arabia, 19 to 21 March.
- Round 3: Australia, 2 to 4 April (sprint weekend).
- Round 4: Japan, 9 to 11 April (sprint weekend).
- Round 5: China, 16 to 18 April.
Miami follows, with its race scheduled for 2 May. Pre-season testing is scheduled in Bahrain from 24 to 27 February, and a season launch event is planned in Milan from 18 to 20 February.
More sprint weekends
The number of sprint weekends rises from six to ten. Bahrain, Australia and Japan are among the sprint events, and Monaco will host a sprint for the first time. Sprint weekends give drivers extra points, as explained in our F1 points system guide.
Uncertainty over the Middle East
The calendar was announced while the situation in the Middle East remained uncertain, and reports said Melbourne would not act as a standby opener if Bahrain could not be held. The calendar is also subject to circuit homologation, so dates may change.
Where to watch in India
FanCode streams Formula 1 in India, and session times in IST will follow once each weekend’s schedule is confirmed. Check the official F1 timetable for the exact time of each session.
Before 2027 begins
The 2026 season is not over yet. Three races remain, and our guide to the final three races of 2026 has the dates and India timings. Those races decide this year’s championship before attention turns to the new calendar.
What to watch for
Keep an eye on how teams develop their cars through another long season, and on which sprint weekends bring the biggest points swings. With 24 races, consistency will matter again.
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