The 2027 Formula 1 calendar is set for a 24-round season that begins in Bahrain on March 14 and finishes in Abu Dhabi on December 12. It is a properly global schedule, spanning 22 countries, with 4 races in the Middle East, 9 in Europe if Britain and Turkey are included, 4 in Asia, 5 in North America, plus Australia and Brazil.

There is plenty changing in the race order. Zandvoort has gone, Barcelona is off the schedule for 2027 as part of a rotation with Spa, and Portugal and Turkey return. Australia is later, Japan and China swap positions, Britain runs before Austria, and the back half of the year contains some particularly brutal travel runs.

The Full 2027 Formula 1 Calendar

Here is every confirmed round of the 2027 F1 season.

Las Vegas remains the only Saturday race on the calendar. The season is expected to draw more than 7 million people across all events if every round proceeds, with around 3 quarters of races likely to sell out.

The Biggest Calendar Changes

Zandvoort Drops Off and Barcelona Rotates

The obvious omissions are Zandvoort and Barcelona. Zandvoort appears to be gone for good, while Barcelona will share a place with Spa on a year-on, year-off basis. That means Spa is present in 2027, with Belgium hosting on July 25.

Portugal returns on June 20, giving the European part of the calendar another welcome stop. Turkey is also back, placed on October 3 between Baku and Singapore.

A Calendar Built Around Double and Triple Headers

There is one triple header in the first part of the season and 2 in the second. Most other compact stretches are double headers, while a number of standalone races provide breathing room for teams, freight and fans making long-haul journeys.

The opening triple header comes after the early Middle East races: Australia, Japan and China run across 3 consecutive weekends. The second half has 2 much more demanding sequences:

• September 26 to October 10: Azerbaijan, Turkey and Singapore.
• October 24 to November 7: Austin, Mexico and Brazil.

How the 2027 Season Unfolds

Opening Rounds: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the Long Haul to Australia

The season begins in Bahrain on March 14, with pre-season testing scheduled there from February 25 to February 27. Saudi Arabia follows a week later on March 21.

There is then a weekend off before Australia on April 4. That gap matters. The journey from London to Melbourne is roughly 24 hours, and the logistics only get more complicated when people and freight are coming from multiple parts of the world.

Australia cannot simply be moved forward to become the opening race if the Middle East rounds are disrupted. A new pit building is under construction at Albert Park and will not be ready earlier.

Japan follows on April 11, then China on April 18. China ran before Japan previously, but the order has been reversed for 2027. Japan will also fall later in the cherry blossom season.

May Through August: North America and Europe

Miami begins the next phase on May 2. Canada follows after 2 weekends off on May 23, Monaco is on June 6, and Portugal returns on June 20 after another break.

Britain takes place on July 4, followed immediately by Austria on July 11. The reversal of their previous order should make freight movement a little more manageable, with the transition from Britain to Austria likely easier than the reverse route.

Belgium at Spa on July 25 and Hungary in Budapest on August 1 complete the run before the summer break.

The summer break provides 3 weekends away from racing. This is not merely a nice idea. F1 has a mandated shutdown period in which technical staff must take time off, and teams can face substantial penalties for failing to comply.

The Final 11 Rounds

The second half opens at Monza on September 5, followed by Madrid on September 12. After a weekend off, the first major triple header begins with Baku on September 26, Turkey on October 3 and Singapore on October 10.

After another free weekend, Formula 1 heads into Austin on October 24, Mexico on October 31 and Brazil on November 7. Las Vegas then takes place on November 20, once again as the calendar’s Saturday race.

The championship closes with Qatar on December 5 and Abu Dhabi on December 12. It is the shortest back-to-back journey of the entire season, around 1 hour and 10 minutes by air, although it remains one of the most expensive flights per hour on the calendar.

For those staying behind after the finale, there is also post-season testing on December 14.

What the New Dates Mean for Weather and Travel

Australia is 4 weeks later than before, so Melbourne may be slightly cooler and have a greater chance of rain. Bahrain and Jeddah are earlier in the year, which should trim temperatures by roughly 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. Rather than mid-30s Celsius, the expectation is for temperatures in the low 30s, which is most welcome.

For a global paddock, travel is relentless. Covering the entire calendar can mean at least 65 flights. Miami is especially punishing as a standalone event from Perth, requiring at least 30 hours to get there and another 30 hours to return.

Why the F1 Calendar Is So Complicated

A Formula 1 calendar is not just a list of tracks. Dates are shaped by commercial agreements, climate, freight routes, local restrictions and circuit availability.

• Promoter contracts: Hosting agreements are worth tens of millions of dollars. Promoters paying more have greater leverage when requesting dates.
• Weather: Middle East races cannot sensibly be held in July or August, when temperatures can reach 45 to 50 degrees Celsius. At the other extreme, Spa late in the year could face snow.
• Government support: Some events receive government funding, often with conditions attached to the investment.
• Logistics: Race cars, garages, equipment and hospitality infrastructure must move around the world efficiently.
• Local events: A local conflict can alter the entire weekend format. Baku has previously run on a Saturday because its usual Sunday conflicted with a local event.
• Religious dates: Ramadan has previously forced Bahrain and Saudi Arabia away from the opening part of the season.
• Circuit availability: A venue may have a fixed event that cannot be moved, leaving Formula 1 to find another date.

The Middle East rounds are among the most expensive for promoters, paying roughly US$50 million to US$70 million to host a race. Monaco is likely at the other end of the scale. It is a blue-ribbon event that pays a very low hosting fee, if any, because of its prestige and unmatched visual appeal.

Which 2027 F1 Races Are Worth Attending?

If choosing a race for the full experience rather than simply the on-track action, several stand out.

• Budapest: A fun city, strong nightlife, relatively reasonable prices and a lovely new pit building.
• Spa: The pure scale and drama of the circuit make it special, particularly around Eau Rouge.
• Abu Dhabi: The season finale carries its own theatre. Get a championship-deciding race and it becomes unforgettable.
• Austria: The surrounding forests and mountains make this one of the most beautiful settings in F1.
• Melbourne: A relaxed atmosphere and a brilliant home race feel around Albert Park.
• Japan: An epic circuit experience, exceptional local culture and outstanding food.
• Monaco: The racing is not always thrilling without interruptions, but as a photographer, it remains the most visually spectacular race on the calendar.

A Confirmed Calendar Can Still Change

Even a confirmed Formula 1 calendar is never an absolute guarantee. Global sport can be disrupted quickly by political situations, public-health events, severe weather and security concerns.

Australia’s 2020 Grand Prix was cancelled after the paddock had already arrived. Russia was removed following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. China was cancelled in 2023 because of COVID, while the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was called off after severe flooding.

Current unrest in the Middle East is another reminder of the stakes. Disruption affects ticket holders, airlines, sponsors and F1 freight operations. Teams can even have equipment left in garages when it is unsafe to enter, or when insurance will not cover personnel going in to pack up and move it.

Running a championship across the world brings a unique set of challenges. The 2027 F1 calendar looks like an excellent 24-round season on paper, but flexibility remains essential. Hopefully every race goes ahead in the planned order, because changes can create havoc for everyone trying to make the season work.