Latest News About 2027 Formula 1 Calendar Changes

Here’s what’s been happening with the 2027 Formula 1 calendar and related changes as of early 2026.

Direct answer

• The 2027 F1 calendar is expected to run 24 races, with some notable venue shifts and rotations in place.

Key developments to watch

• Turkish Grand Prix: Istanbul Park has been linked with a return in 2027 on a multi-year deal, signaling a potential return of a classic venue.[2][4]
• Dutch Grand Prix: The Netherlands’ race at Zandvoort is not planned to feature in 2027, following its 2026 finale, consistent with a broader move to refresh the calendar.[3]
• Portuguese Grand Prix: Portugal’s Algarve circuit is slated to return and host in 2027 (and 2028) under a two-year agreement, replacing Zandvoort on those cycles.[1][10]
• Spa and Barcelona rotations: Spa-Francorchamps and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya are reportedly moving to alternating-year slots, which could see Spa in 2027 and Barcelona in 2027 on different cycles, with Barcelona back in 2028 according to some schedules.[1][3]
• Overall calendar cap: Formula 1 has reiterated a 24-race maximum for 2027, limiting addition of new events to after that date unless contracts adjust.[2][3]

Context and caveats

• Several outlets mention that the final 2027 schedule hadn’t been formally published yet in mid-2025, but the broad framework—24 races, some rotations, and the Turkish return—had strong signals from official and participant statements.[4][3]
• Updates may still be finalized as teams, promoters, and FIA lock in contracts, so exact race order and which Grands Prix appear in 2027 could shift slightly before an official calendar release.[3]

Illustrative snapshot

• A likely outline for 2027 includes: a 24-race slate with Istanbul Park, Algarve (Portugal) returning, Spa and Barcelona rotating slots, and the Dutch race not on the 2027 calendar, with Las Vegas and other established venues continuing under existing or renewed deals.[10][2][3]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest official calendar document once it’s released and lay out the exact 2027 race-by-race lineup, plus any date and venue changes. I can also summarize how these changes compare to the 2026 calendar and explain the rotation logic in plain terms.