Today the 2027 Formula 1 calendar was released, and the next season will have ten Sprint races. The category’s CEO, Stefano Domenicali, promised more intensity and wheel-to-wheel battles for the fans. The calendar was released this Wednesday (16) and increased from six to ten short races compared to 2026.
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Australia, Bahrain, Japan, Canada, Monaco, England, Italy, Brazil, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi will host the Sprint format. Bahrain and Abu Dhabi will have this format for the first time, while Monaco will also make its debut, with six of the ten Sprints concentrated in the first twelve stages of the year.
The calendar will have 24 GPs, with four Sprints in the last twelve stages and three of them contested in the final four races of the season. Additionally, Portugal and Turkey will be back in the championship, according to the new calendar announcement.
Domenicali highlighted the combination of traditional circuits and new destinations when commenting on the schedule: “The 2027 calendar brings together some of the most iconic circuits and vibrant cities in the world, creating an incredible setting for another unforgettable Formula 1 season,” he said.
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The executive linked the increase in Sprint races to the search for more action during GP weekends: “We are very happy to welcome Portugal and Turkey to the championship and expand the Sprint races to ten events, providing our fans with even more intensity, drama, and wheel-to-wheel action that make our sport so special,” he added.
Domenicali also thanked the FIA, teams, drivers, promoters, partners, sponsors, and host cities for the work involved in making the season happen. He also highlighted the dedication of volunteers, marshals, and officials and said he is ‘incredibly excited’ to see the calendar come to life, with a season marked by intense competition and entertainment for the fans.
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