Formula 2 Will Race 14 Rounds in 2027
The 2027 season will feature new venues in Istanbul and Mexico City alongside the return to Montreal.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Motorsports
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Formula 2 will host 14 rounds across four continents in 2027, with the season beginning in Sakhir in March. The series schedule also includes 10 rounds for Formula 3, which will kick off concurrently.
Why it matters
The expanded calendar provides a global platform for emerging drivers, with the season culminating in a back-to-back finale held in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in December.
The 2027 Formula 2 calendar comprises 14 rounds, while the Formula 3 schedule contains 10 rounds. The season will span four continents before concluding with final events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
The players
Formula 2
This is the primary feeder series for Formula 1 and serves as a global testing ground for young racing talent.
Formula 3
This championship series operates as the third tier of the FIA single-seater pyramid and develops drivers for higher levels.
The details
The season commences with early rounds in Sakhir and Jeddah in March, eventually transitioning to the European leg starting at Monte-Carlo in June. Notable additions include debut races in Istanbul and Mexico City in October, while the Canadian round in Montreal remains on the circuit.
Timeline
The Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons begin in March 2027.
The Formula 2 European leg begins at Monte-Carlo in June 2027.
Formula 2 races occur at Silverstone and Spielberg in July 2027.
Formula 2 races in Istanbul and Mexico City in October 2027.
The Formula 2 season concludes in December 2027.
Season Trajectory
This schedule dictates the developmental path for drivers aiming to secure seats in Formula 1 by providing diverse track conditions across four continents. It solidifies the series' competitive balance and forces teams to adapt their logistical operations to the expansive 14-round calendar.
The inclusion of back-to-back finales in Qatar and Abu Dhabi forces teams to manage travel logistics and spare parts inventory across two consecutive Middle Eastern race weeks. Drivers must account for these final rounds in their end-of-season point projections as they look to secure their standing in the championship.
The takeaway
Fans should monitor the specific round dates as they are released, as these will impact the logistical challenges faced by teams throughout the year. The expanded global schedule highlights the increasing importance of Middle Eastern venues in the final stretch of the championship.
Further reading
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