Formula 1 Adds Turkish GP Through 2031, Drops Dutch Race and Shifts Barcelona to Biennial Rotation

Context Istanbul Park first hosted a Grand Prix in 2005 and was praised for its high‑speed Turn 8. The race left the calendar after 2011 due to financial and attendance issues. A brief return during the 2020‑21 pandemic did not lead to a permanent spot, but renewed talks have now produced a five‑year agreement.

Key Facts - The Turkish Grand Prix will run from 2027 through 2031 under a five‑year contract. - Starting in 2027, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be dropped after the 2026 edition. - Barcelona will alternate hosting the Spanish Grand Prix with Belgium: Belgium in 2027, 2029, 2031; Barcelona in 2028, 2030, 2032. - The 2027 schedule is set to contain 24 grands prix, with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia returning after their cancellations this year. - With the calendar fixed at 24 races, no new events can be added until 2029.

What It Means The rotation model reduces the number of annual Spanish races while preserving a presence in the Iberian market. Dropping the Dutch GP frees a slot that could be used for future venues once the 24‑race cap lifts. Ongoing discussions with Thailand for a Bangkok street circuit remain preliminary, and talks to return to Korea are at an early stage. A return to Africa is not expected before the 2030s.

What to watch next Monitor whether the 24‑race limit is revisited after 2029 and how the Barcelona‑Belgium rotation affects ticket sales and regional sponsorships.