F1 Announces 2027 Calendar with More Sprints
Formula 1 confirmed this Wednesday the full schedule for the 2027 season. The year will have 24 stages, starting in Bahrain, and will bring ten weekends with the sprint race, including Monaco for the first time.
Expansion of the Sprint Format
For the first time, the European principality will host the short version of the race. The increase in sprint races aims to add more excitement to the championship and attract new fans.
Start in the Middle East
Bahrain opens the season, maintaining the tradition of starting in the Persian Gulf. The 24 stages follow the recent pattern of the category, with the return to classic circuits and new stops.
Expectations for the Season
With more sprints and the extended calendar, F1 expects to raise the level of competitiveness. Teams and drivers are already preparing strategies for the format that includes ten short races.
- 24 stages in total
- 10 weekends with sprint
- Sprint debut in Monaco
- Opening in Bahrain