F1 plans to increase Sprint weekends for 2027 season
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Formula 1's president, Stefano Domenicali, announced that the 2027 season will likely include nine or ten Sprint weekends, an increase from the current six. This expansion aims to enhance the action during race weekends and boost attendance and viewership. The current Sprint format, introduced five years ago, has attracted significant interest, with recent numbers indicating high attendance at events like the British Grand Prix. The full race calendar and specifics regarding the increased number of Sprints will be revealed soon. Additionally, the 2027 schedule is expected to see the return of the Portuguese and Turkish Grands Prix.
- •2027 season expected to feature nine or ten Sprint weekends.
- •Current Sprint format has boosted track attendance and global audience.
- •Full schedule for the 2027 season to be announced soon.
- •Portuguese and Turkish Grands Prix are returning in 2027.
- •The Dutch Grand Prix will not be part of the next season.
"Formula 1's 2027 season is set to feature an additional number of Sprint weekends with the sport to reveal its full schedule for next year "very soon", its president Stefano Domenicali has said.
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