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2027 F1 calendar: Monaco joins sprint plan

News - 2026-09-22 - By Jenny Marsh

Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-race 2027 calendar, with 10 sprint weekends reported by BBC Sport, Autosport and RaceFans, including Monaco.

Formula 1 has confirmed its 2027 World Championship calendar. BBC Sport reported the season will feature 10 sprint weekends instead of six, with Monaco included on the sprint schedule for the first time.

Autosport reported the calendar contains 24 races, beginning with the Bahrain Grand Prix on 14 March and ending in Abu Dhabi. It also reported Bahrain returns to the opening slot for 2027.

RaceFans likewise reported that the season starts and finishes in the Middle East. Across the published details from BBC Sport, Autosport and RaceFans, the main changes are the expanded sprint programme and Monaco’s addition to it.