F1 2027 calendar: Abu Dhabi gets sprint race, Bahrain to host opening Grand Prix
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will feature a sprint race from 2027, paving the way for even more final day drama in the UAE capital. Formula One on Wednesday announced its new 24-race calendar for next year, with the action set to begin and end in the Middle East. The number of sprint weekends has increased from six to 10, and Abu Dhabi , the season finale, was among the venues selected. Bahrain will…
F1 has announced its new 24-race calendar for 2027, with Abu Dhabi and Bahrain among the venues selected. The season will begin and end in the Middle East. The Bahrain International Circuit, home of F1 pre-season testing, will host the opening Grand Prix on March 14, after it was moved from Australia in 2026 due to Ramadan clashes.
Saudi Arabia's race was cancelled this year due to the Iran war, but will return in 2027. The Abu Dhabi GP will feature a sprint race for the first time, adding 33 extra points to the championship and increasing the stakes. The season will also see Portugal and Turkey return to the calendar. F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali expressed excitement for the expanded 2027 calendar, featuring iconic circuits and cities around the world.
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