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Formula 1 has officially confirmed Türkiye's return to its race calendar, with the Turkish Grand Prix scheduled for Oct. 1-3, 2027 at Istanbul Park.
The FIA World Motor Sport Council formally approved the 2027 season's 24-race calendar.
Istanbul Park is located in Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, which spans both Europe and Asia.
The Istanbul race falls between two other events, forming three consecutive race weekends. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku runs Sept. 24-26, followed by the Turkish Grand Prix on Oct. 1-3, then the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct. 8-10.
The 2027 season opens with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 12-14 and closes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 10-12. Portugal also returns to the calendar for the first time since 2021, with a race at the Algarve circuit in Portimao scheduled for June 18-20.
The Spanish Grand Prix will be held at a new circuit near Madrid called Madring on Sept. 10-12, while the Belgian Grand Prix remains at Spa-Francorchamps, running July 23-25. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort has been dropped from the calendar.
The number of sprint race weekends will increase from six in 2026 to 10 in 2027, held in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Canada, Monaco, Britain, Italy, Brazil, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Monaco will host a sprint race for the first time in its history. Istanbul will not host a sprint weekend.
According to F1, sprint weekends have generated 12% higher total viewership than standard race weekends, with sprint qualifying sessions drawing up to three times as much interest as practice sessions.
Türkiye last appeared on the F1 calendar in 2021. Istanbul Park previously hosted races from 2005 to 2011, then again in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic-affected seasons.
Under the new agreement, Türkiye will remain on the calendar through a five-year deal running from 2027 to 2031, with the Turkish Motorsports Federation (TOSFED) serving as the local organizing partner.
Istanbul Park measures approximately 5.3 kilometers (3.3 miles) and is known for its elevation changes and overtaking opportunities. Its multi-apex Turn 8 is considered one of the more technically demanding corners on the calendar.
The 2027 event will mark the 10th Formula 1 race held at the circuit. Felipe Massa holds the track record for most wins, having won three consecutive races there in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The most recent race, held in 2021, was won by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the sport was pleased to see Türkiye and Portugal return. "We are excited to see Portugal and Türkiye return to the championship, and to increase the number of sprint races to 10, offering fans more intensity, drama and wheel-to-wheel racing that makes our sport special," Domenicali said.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the calendar reflected the sport's continued growth. "With 24 Grand Prix across five continents, the return of Portugal and Türkiye and an expanded sprint program, the calendar highlights tradition, innovation and fan engagement while maintaining the highest sporting standards," Ben Sulayem said.
Türkiye's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said the calendar's release marked a turning point in preparations.
"With the release of the race calendar, we are shifting into a higher gear in our preparations," Ersoy said, adding that upcoming projects would highlight Istanbul's history, culture, gastronomy and lifestyle alongside the event.
TOSFED President Eren Uclertopragi said work on the circuit is underway: "We aim to modernize Istanbul Park to Formula 1's highest standards before the race, while offering all our spectators a unique race experience."
A promotional film titled "Catch It If You Can," produced by Türkiye's Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), has surpassed 300 million views ahead of the event.
Ticket registration for the race is open through the official platform at turkishgp.tosfed.org.tr.
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