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F1 announces 2027 calendar - with Monaco among 10 sprint races
Motorsport.com • • general
Key Points:
- The 2027 F1 season will feature 24 races, starting on March 14 in Bahrain and concluding in Abu Dhabi, with an increase to 10 sprint race weekends from the previous six.
- Key calendar highlights include the return of Portugal at Portimao, the introduction of sprint races at Monaco, Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi, and triple-headers in Europe and the Americas.
- The Monaco Grand Prix will host a sprint race for the first time, despite its tight street circuit limiting overtaking, with two separate qualifying sessions planned to enhance the spectacle.
- Pre-season testing will be a single four-day event in Bahrain from February 24-27, and while Qatar and Abu Dhabi are scheduled to close the 2026 season, contingency plans are in place for Imola to host the finale if needed.
- F1 management cited strong fan demand and higher viewership for sprint weekends as reasons for expanding the sprint format, with data showing increased engagement and value for fans and stakeholders.
