The São Paulo Grand Prix of Formula 1 already has a confirmed date for 2027. The Interlagos Circuit will host the best drivers in the world from November 5 to 7. The calendar was officially announced by the Formula 1 management this Wednesday with great news for Brazilian fans: the Sprint race will be back in the São Paulo capital next season.
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São Paulo will host one of the 10 Sprints planned for 2027, marking another historic milestone for the GP held in the city. The event holds the record for the number of short races. Including the 2027 calendar, Interlagos will have hosted six editions of the Sprint. No other World Championship event has hosted this race as many times.
The city had been hosting the fastest race since Formula 1 introduced the novelty in 2021. There were five consecutive Sprints, until 2025. This year, the São Paulo GP will not host the shorter race. But Brazilian fans can already celebrate its return next season, along with nine other events.
The number of Sprints on the calendar will also be a record for Formula 1. In recent years, only six GPs hosted the race, which is considered an absolute success among fans. According to F1 data, the audience for a weekend with a Sprint race is 12% higher than that of a traditional weekend. About 82% of the audience says the Sprint adds value to their tickets.
Canada, England, Italy, and Qatar will also return to host the fastest race. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, and Abu Dhabi will host the Sprint for the first time in 2027.
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The overall calendar also brings news for the next season. There will be two new events: in Portugal and Turkey. The championship will feature 24 GPs, starting in Bahrain, which will also host the pre-season tests from February 24 to 27.
The São Paulo GP 2027 kept its position on the calendar, in early November. It will be the 21st round, before Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
“The 2027 calendar brings together some of the most iconic circuits and the most vibrant cities in the world, creating an incredible setting for another unforgettable Formula 1 season. We are very excited to welcome Portugal and Turkey to the championship and to expand the Sprint races to ten rounds, providing our fans with even more intensity, excitement, and fierce battles that make our sport so special,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.
“The 2027 FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar clearly reflects the global appeal and continued growth of our sport. With twenty-four Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and the opportunity to expand the Sprint race program, the calendar combines tradition, innovation, and fan engagement while maintaining the highest sporting standards,” declared Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).”
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