Here is the news we have been waiting for: the FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship have officially dropped their calendars for the 2027 campaign. Both junior single-seater categories are locked in to support Formula 1 throughout the season, with Formula 2 running a 14-round schedule while Formula 3 takes on 10 rounds alongside the top tier.
The itineraries bring some seriously exciting changes to both championships. Formula 2 is heading back to Montreal following its initial run in Canada in 2026, while Mexico City enters the calendar for the very first time. Istanbul is also coming onto the schedule as a brand new venue, hosting a race for the initial time in the FIA Formula 2 era. Meanwhile, Formula 3 is taking its machines to Jeddah and Montreal for the first time, wrapping up its season at that same new venue in Istanbul.
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.
The journey kicks off in March with rounds in Bahrain and Jeddah, before the freight moves on to Melbourne in April and Montreal in May. June brings the classic challenge of Monaco, followed quickly by back-to-back weekends at Silverstone and Spielberg. After the summer break, the action fires back up in Monza before traveling to Madrid.
The final stretches of the year split the paths of the two categories. Formula 2 heads to Azerbaijan on its own in September, before both championships meet up in Istanbul for the conclusion of the Formula 3 season. Formula 2 then pushes on to Mexico at the end of October, setting up the final two rounds of its campaign in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Speaking on the announcement, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, shared his perspective: “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 added: “Formula 2 continues to play a vital role as the ultimate pathway to Formula 1, giving the most promising young drivers the opportunity to compete on the same stage as the pinnacle of our sport and showcase their talent to fans, teams and partners around the world. Year after year, the championship delivers outstanding racing and helps develop the next generation of Formula 1 stars.” Domenicali also thanked the FIA President, Bruno Michel, and all promoters, partners, officials, marshals, and volunteers.
Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 2 CEO, gave more details on how the expansion is being handled: “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 emphasized the logistics, noting: “We will be covering freight costs so that the territorial expansion of the calendar does not financially impact our teams.” He concluded that the four-continent spread provides a demanding, diverse season that builds up the next generation of talent for global audiences.
