F1 Locks In Turkey Return Through 2031, Confirms 24‑Race 2027 Calendar

Formula 1 announced a five-year agreement to return to Istanbul Park, reinstating the Turkish Grand Prix from 2027 through 2031. This deal confirms the 2027 Formula 1 calendar is expected to feature 24 Grands Prix.

Turkey previously hosted Formula 1 at Istanbul Park from 2005 to 2011, then returned for single seasons in 2020 and 2021 during the global pandemic. The circuit is recognized for its technical challenges, notably the multi-apex Turn 8. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali noted the championship is "delighted to be returning to Istanbul from 2027 to excite fans on one of the sport’s most exciting circuits."

The reintroduction of Turkey effectively finalizes a 24-event schedule for 2027. This capacity means changes for other established venues. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will discontinue after 2026. Additionally, the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona will transition to a rotation agreement with Belgium, with each venue hosting in alternating years starting from 2027. Spain will concurrently feature a new urban circuit in Madrid, set to host its first Grand Prix in September on a ten-year contract.

A full 24-race calendar, including the contracted returns of events like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which were cancelled in 2024 due to regional conflict, limits immediate opportunities for new locations. This structure means discussions with potential new hosts, such as Thailand or Korea, which are exploring street circuit options in Bangkok and Seoul respectively, face scheduling constraints until at least 2029. Similarly, a return to the African continent, absent from the calendar since 1993, is considered unlikely before the 2030s.

Industry observers will monitor how a consistent 24-race season impacts team logistics, driver schedules, and the ongoing demand for new host cities within Formula 1's expanding global footprint.