2027 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix date announced

Formula 1 and the FIA have announced, following approval by the World Motor Sport Council, the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar.

he Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place from 24 to 26 September.

The season will get underway with the Bahrain Grand Prix from 12–14 March and conclude with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 10–12 December.

The 2027 championship will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries. The number of Sprint events will increase from six to ten in 2027.

The first official pre-season test of the 2027 Formula 1 season will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir from 24–27 February.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:

“The 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is a strong reflection of the global appeal and continued growth of our sport. With twenty-four Grands Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Türkiye, and the opportunity for an expanded Sprint programme, the calendar combines tradition, innovation, and fan engagement while maintaining the highest sporting standards.

“I would like to thank Formula One Management, the promoters, the national sporting authorities, the FIA officials and volunteers and all our stakeholders for their collaboration and commitment. Together, we continue to strengthen the FIA Formula One World Championship and deliver an exceptional season for competitors and fans around the world.”

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:

“The 2027 calendar brings together some of the most iconic circuits and vibrant cities in the world, creating an incredible stage for another unforgettable season of Formula 1. We are thrilled to welcome Portugal and Türkiye to the championship and to expand Sprint racing to ten events, giving our fans even more intensity, drama, and the wheel-to-wheel action that make our sport so special.

Formula 1 continues to go from strength-to-strength, attracting new audiences around the globe. I want to thank our fans around the world as their passion drives everything we do. I want to thank the President of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and the FIA, our teams and drivers, promoters, partners, sponsors, and host cities for their continued commitment and support and we recognise the extraordinary dedication of the volunteers, marshals, and officials whose hard work makes every Grand Prix possible. We are incredibly excited to see this calendar come to life and to deliver another season packed with unforgettable moments, fierce competition, and world-class entertainment for our fans across the globe.”

Thus, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place on the same dates in both 2026 and 2027 — September 24–26.