Manama : Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced the 2027 Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain confirmed as the season opener and the host for pre-season testing. The full 2027 calendar has been announced following its approval by the World Motorsport Council.
The first race of the 2027 season will take place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) between March 12 – 14 and will be the first opportunity for fans to see the 2027 cars in competitive action. The 2027 race will be the seventh time in Bahrain’s history to host the season opener. Bahrain was also confirmed as the venue for pre-season testing, scheduled for February 24 to 27.
It was also announced that Bahrain will host a Sprint Race for the first time in its history. The addition of the Sprint Race will add to the excitement for fans, with competitive racing action across all three days of the racing weekend.
Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of BIC, said that hosting both pre-season testing and the 2027 season-opening race, which will feature the first-ever Sprint Race weekend, is a great honour. As preparations are made for the final stages of this year’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, attention is also turning to the return of F1 to BIC, the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East. He said it will be a celebratory homecoming and a weekend of entertainment on and off the track, welcoming fans from Bahrain and around the world.
He added that next year will mark the second season under the current regulations, which have already produced exciting racing this year. He encouraged fans to register their interest in tickets and join the event for a major celebration of motorsport.
The announcement of next year’s calendar confirmed a 24-race season and also includes the return of Portugal on 20 June and Türkiye on 3 October. After testing and the season opener in Bahrain, F1 will head to Saudi Arabia the following weekend. Following races in Australia, Japan, China, Miami and Canada, Monaco will mark the start of the European season on 6 June. Following further races across Asia and the Americas, the season will conclude on 12 December in Abu Dhabi.
Ticketing details for the 2027 race in Bahrain will be announced soon, and fans are encouraged to register their interest at BahrainGP.com. Once registered, fans will receive early access to ticket releases and discounts.
