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F1 sets 24-race 2027 calendar with Bahrain March 14 opener
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Formula 1 announced a 24-race 2027 calendar on Wednesday with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and Saudi Arabia a week later. Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain late-season venues under long-term deals. Bahrain will also host February preseason testing. Bahrain and Saudi races were cancelled in 2026 during the Iran war. Sprint races rise from six to 10.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The 2027 Formula 1 season is scheduled to open in Bahrain on March 14, with Saudi Arabia a week later.
- Bahrain will also host February preseason testing under the published calendar.
- Sprint weekends rise from six to 10 in 2027, including a first sprint at Monaco.
What's Happening
- Formula 1 announced a 24-race 2027 calendar on Wednesday with Bahrain as the opener.
- Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain late-season venues under long-term deals.
- Bahrain and Saudi races were cancelled in 2026 during the Iran war.
How the Calendar Was Built
- Bahrain lost the opener slot in 2025 and 2026 to avoid a clash with Ramadan.
- The 2027 grid avoids the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12-13.
- For 2026, Qatar is listed for November 29 and Abu Dhabi for December 6, with European backups still under review.
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