Here is the thing about the junior single-seater ladder: it keeps growing its horizons. The FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship have officially dropped their respective calendars for the 2027 campaign, and both series are once again locked in as chief support acts to Formula 1.
For 2027, Formula 2 is locked in for a demanding 14 rounds, while Formula 3 will run across 10 rounds alongside the grand prix circus. Both championships fire up their engines in March with season openers in Bahrain and Jeddah, before heading out to Melbourne in April and Montreal in May. That is right, Montreal returns for F2 after making its debut appearance in 2026, while F3 makes its very first trip to both Jeddah and Montreal.
I’m very excited to add three new venues in a financially sustainable way, with the return of Montreal following its surprise addition in 2026 and the first appearance of Istanbul and Mexico City,
From there, the rhythm settles into familiar and brutal European territory. Both categories hit the track in June around the legendary streets of Monaco, followed immediately by back-to-back weekends at Silverstone and Spielberg. After the summer break, the battle resumes at Monza before a trip to Madrid. Then things branch out: F2 heads to Azerbaijan alone in September as the sole supporting championship on that weekend, before both series reconvene.
The closing stages bring brand new terrain to conquer. Formula 3 wraps up its season at a brand new venue in Istanbul, which hosts its first-ever race in the FIA Formula 2 era alongside F2. Formula 2 itself then ventures to Mexico City at the end of October for its first-ever appearance there, before closing out the year with a Middle Eastern double-header in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, emphasized the vital role of the secondary tier. “The 2027 FIA Formula 2 calendar will deliver another exciting season of racing across 14 rounds at some of the most iconic and challenging venues in world motorsport, including the addition of Istanbul and Mexico City,” he said. He added that the category serves as the ultimate pathway to the top tier, showcasing rising stars.
Meanwhile, FIA Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel pointed out the logistical effort required to pull off this global expansion sustainably. “I’m very excited to add three new venues in a financially sustainable way, with the return of Montreal following its surprise addition in 2026 and the first appearance of Istanbul and Mexico City,” Michel stated, noting that freight costs will be covered so teams avoid financial hits from the geographical spread.
