Formula 1 will retain a 24-race championship in 2027 while expanding the number of sprint weekends from six to 10 and bringing both Turkey and Portugal back onto the calendar. F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali believes the revised schedule can deliver more intense racing, greater spectacle and more of the wheel-to-wheel action the championship wants to showcase to fans.
The confirmed 2027 F1 calendar combines established venues with two circuits that became familiar to modern audiences during the pandemic era. Istanbul Park and Portimão both return as Formula 1 continues to balance traditional race tracks, major cities and an increasingly prominent sprint format.
2027 F1 calendar keeps 24 races but expands sprint weekends
The overall number of Grands Prix remains at 24, matching the total used since 2024. The more significant structural change is the sprint programme, which grows from six events to 10 in 2027.
Domenicali welcomed the addition of Portugal and Turkey while explaining that the larger sprint programme is intended to give fans more intensity, excitement and close racing throughout the season. Formula 1 sees the shorter Saturday races as an increasingly important part of the entertainment package.
The new schedule follows a period of continued expansion and adjustment within the championship. ScuderiaFans has also detailed Formula 1’s contingency plans for the 2027 calendar, with established European venues available should changes become necessary.
Turkish Grand Prix returns to Istanbul Park
One of the most notable additions is the Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park. The circuit temporarily returned to Formula 1 in 2020 and 2021 when the pandemic forced major revisions to the championship schedule, and it will now reappear as part of the 2027 programme.
Turkey has reached an agreement with Formula 1 and Liberty Media covering races through 2031, with the longer-term objective of establishing a permanent place on the calendar.
Istanbul Park’s return also restores another established circuit to a schedule that increasingly combines modern venues with tracks that have already built a strong Formula 1 identity. Historical winners, qualifying benchmarks and other circuit data can be explored through the F1 Circuit Records & Statistics section.
Portimão secures two-year Formula 1 deal
Portugal is also returning through the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve at Portimão. Like Istanbul Park, the venue was added to the championship during the pandemic period and quickly became a popular addition to the altered schedule.
The Portuguese circuit has now secured a two-year agreement covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Its inclusion gives Formula 1 another permanent-style European venue while adding further variety to a calendar that continues to stretch across multiple continents.
Stefano Domenicali targets more memorable racing in 2027
Domenicali has repeatedly emphasised his desire to increase on-track entertainment and appeal to a younger Formula 1 audience. His focus is on creating more memorable moments and giving viewers consistently engaging competition across the full season.
The Italian executive described the 2027 schedule as a combination of some of the world’s most iconic circuits and vibrant cities, creating what he expects to be a strong platform for another memorable championship. He also expressed confidence that the season can produce intense competition and world-class entertainment for fans around the world.
Domenicali further highlighted Formula 1’s continued growth and its ability to attract new audiences internationally. He stressed that the world’s leading drivers will continue to compete on demanding circuits with the support of elite teams, major manufacturers and global partners.
The expansion to 10 sprint events is therefore not an isolated change. It forms part of Formula 1’s wider attempt to make more sessions across a Grand Prix weekend competitively meaningful while maintaining a 24-race season.
Charles Leclerc reflects on how he wants to be remembered
Separately, Charles Leclerc has reflected on the legacy he hopes to leave behind. When asked how he would like to be remembered in the future, the Ferrari driver explained that he does not spend much time thinking about his eventual legacy because he prefers to concentrate on the present.
Leclerc acknowledged that he had previously tended to think frequently about both the future and the past, but has increasingly come to value focusing on the present moment. He believes only time will determine what he ultimately leaves behind.
For the Monegasque, the priority is instead to remain faithful to his values, preserve the person he has always been and continue trying to improve himself. That, Leclerc indicated, is ultimately the way he would most like people to remember him.
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