While it's yet to be officially announced, the potential 2027 Formula 1 calendar is starting to emerge. Shaped by a mix of contractual commitments, logistical realities, and the timing of Ramadan, all signs point to Bahrain reclaiming its place as the season-opener on March 14.
This will mark the first time the Gulf state has hosted Round 1 since 2024, after the past two seasons kicked off in Australia. There was a time when Bahrain frequently opened the campaign, a logical choice given its proximity to pre-season testing. The recent shift to Melbourne was largely a result of Ramadan scheduling, which pushed Middle Eastern races later in the spring.
Australia's run as the default opener echoed a long-standing pattern: from 1995 to 2019, Albert Park hosted the first race on all but two occasions. That streak was disrupted by the 2020 cancellation, and while the last two seasons reverted to the Australian start, it now appears to be an exception rather than the new norm.
Australia's hosting contract with Formula 1 includes five guaranteed opening-round slots, two of which have already been used. Three remain available between 2027 and 2035, meaning Melbourne will kick off future seasons. For now, it seems Bahrain will open the season on March 14, likely followed by Saudi Arabia on March 21.
Australia is then expected to slot in as Round 3 on April 4, kicking off a three-race Asian swing that includes China on April 11 and Japan on April 25. From there, the calendar is anticipated to head to the Americas for the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix, maintaining the established flow of recent seasons.
While the Turkish Grand Prix has been absent since 2021, Istanbul Park recently secured a five-year deal that secures its place among the 24 races. Portugal's Portimao circuit is also set to rejoin, filling a notable gap left by the absence of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona.
Portugal could replace Barcelona in the early-summer European leg, where it appeared in 2021. Turkey has historically featured in different windows. It was mid-season during its initial run, and took place later in the year in 2020 and 2021. A later slot could work logistically, serving as a bridge out of Europe toward Azerbaijan and Singapore.
As with any draft, specifics beyond the opening races are still fluid, and the official 2026 calendar was only finalised in June of the previous year, suggesting the 2027 version is unlikely to be confirmed before then.
Here's a potential look at what the 2027 F1 season might look like:
1. Bahrain - March 14
2. Saudi Arabia - March 21
3. Australia - April 4
4. China - April 11
5. Japan - April 25
6. Miami - May 9
7. Canada - May 23
8. Monaco - June 6
9. Portugal - June 13
10. Austria - June 27
11. Great Britain - July 4
12. Belgium - July 18
13. Hungary - July 25
14. Spain - August 29
15. Italy - September 5
16. Turkey - September 19
17. Azerbaijan - September 26
18. Singapore - October 10
19. United States - October 24
20. Mexico City - October 31
21. São Paulo - November 7
22. Las Vegas - November 20
23. Qatar - November 28
24. Abu Dhabi - December 5