Formula 1: 2027 World Championship Calendar Announced
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw
Formula 1 has announced the 2027 World Championship Calendar.
A particular highlight is that the number of sprint races has been increased from six to ten.
Sprint events feature a shorter race on Saturday and an extra qualifying session on Friday, and, for the first time, will be held in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, and Abu Dhabi.
The inclusion of a sprint event in Monaco will inevitably raise eyebrows, given that it is virtually impossible to overtake around the historic street circuit.
Because of that, the finishing order of the sprint will be much locked in once the cars have completed the first lap, barring accidents.
The other sprints will be held in Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil, and Qatar.
The 2027 season is scheduled to begin in Bahrain on 12-14 March, followed, a week later, by Saudi Arabia. However, both events will remain in doubt if the war in the Middle East continues.
Stefano Domenicali, the F1 President and CEO stated that:
"We are thrilled to welcome Portugal and Turkey to the championship and to expand sprint racing to 10 events, giving our fans even more intensity, drama, and the wheel-to-wheel action that make our sport so special."
Whilst, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, The President of the FIA. the Governing Body of F1, remarked that:
"The 2027 FIA F1 World Championship calendar is a strong reflection of the global appeal and continued growth of our sport.”
And added that:
"With 24 grands prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and the opportunity for an expanded sprint programme, the calendar combines tradition, innovation and fan engagement while maintaining the highest sporting standards."
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