Istanbul returns to F1 calendar from 2027 onwards
Formula 1 heads back to Turkey as the series signs a five-year deal which starts in 2027
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- 24-race cap maintained: F1 has indicated the calendar will stay at around 24 rounds for 2027, with no immediate expansion beyond that limit.
- Turkish Grand Prix return: Istanbul Park is widely reported to be rejoined on the calendar from 2027, under a multi-year deal.
- Portuguese Grand Prix back on the schedule: Portimão (Algarve) is slated to return in 2027, replacing some earlier slots.
- Barcelona and Spa rotations: Spa-Francorchamps and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya are expected to operate on a rotating calendar, with Barcelona stepping out in some years (including 2027) and returning in others.
- Dutch Grand Prix suspension: Zandvoort is widely reported to be off the calendar in 2027, with no renewal of its contract beyond 2026.
- Possible additional destinations: Several outlets mention ongoing exploration of new markets and potential further rotations or additions in subsequent years, though concrete contracts for new venues beyond 2027 remain uncertain.
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