Formula 1 Unveils 2027 Calendar: Miami Retains Early-Season Spotlight as Sprints Expand to 10 Rounds

Formula 1 and the FIA have officially confirmed the 2027 World Championship calendar: 24 rounds across 22 countries, approved by the World Motor Sport Council. For South Florida, the headline is straightforward — the Miami Grand Prix retains its position as an early-season anchor, following flyaway stops in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, and China before the series heads north to Canada.

The most significant structural change to the 2027 season is the expansion of the Sprint format from six to ten events. Formula 1 cited a 12% increase in global weekend viewership as the driver behind the decision. Five circuits will host a Sprint weekend for the first time: Monaco, Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi. The remaining five Sprint rounds return to established venues in Montreal, Silverstone, Monza, Sao Paulo, and Lusail.

Monaco's inclusion is the most notable addition to the Sprint rotation. The circuit's narrow streets and limited overtaking opportunities have long made it one of the most strategically complex weekends on the calendar; adding a Sprint qualifying session and short-format race to the Monte Carlo weekend introduces a layer of unpredictability that the traditional format rarely delivers there.

Two circuits return to the permanent calendar for 2027. Portugal rejoins the European leg in June, slotting in immediately after Monaco. Türkiye returns in October, positioned between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix — a stretch of the calendar that has historically produced some of the most competitive racing of any given season.

Pre-season testing opens in Bahrain from February 24–27 before the competitive season begins at the same venue. The championship's final phase moves through Austin, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, and Las Vegas before closing with a double-header in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali described the 2027 lineup as a world-class entertainment platform, emphasizing the integration of host cities and expanded competitive formats. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem noted that the schedule maintains the highest sporting standards while evolving the race weekend structure to maximize spectator value.

For Miami Grand Prix ticketing and hospitality, visit the official Miami Grand Prix platform. Full calendar details and weekend structures are available at formula1.com and the FIA's official website.

For more upcoming events across South Florida, visit the Premier Guide Miami Events Calendar .