LONDON : Formula One will retain a maximum 24-race calendar despite the return of the Turkish Grand Prix from 2027, with a rotation of European events ensuring the schedule does not expand further.
Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has made clear the championship is at capacity, and the calendar will remain stable even as venues change.
The Dutch Grand Prix will drop off after this season, while the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa and the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona will alternate over a five-year period under the terms of Turkey’s contract.
Portugal’s Algarve International Circuit is also set to return with a two-year deal beginning in 2027, but the Belgium-Barcelona rotation will offset additions and keep the total number of races at 24.
Madrid, which is due to debut later this year, is the latest new venue, while several established circuits have secured long-term futures. Britain’s Silverstone Circuit is contracted until 2034, with Madrid and Monaco running through 2035 and Austria’s Red Bull Ring tied in until 2041, matching Miami’s long-term deal.
Elsewhere, races in Mexico City and Singapore are secured through 2028, Japan until 2029, and Azerbaijan, Abu Dhabi, China, Brazil and Saudi Arabia through 2030, reflecting their commercial and strategic importance to the sport.
With strong demand for slots, Formula One continues to explore new markets, including a long-desired return to Africa and potential expansion in South America and Asia. India has also been identified as a market of interest, although any return to the Buddh International Circuit remains some way off.
