Key Highlights
- The FIA Formula 2 Championship will feature 14 rounds in 2027, while the FIA Formula 3 Championship will run across 10 rounds as support events for Formula 1.
- New and returning venues include Mexico City and Istanbul for Formula 2, alongside Montreal and Jeddah making debuts or returns on the junior schedules.
- F2 organizers confirmed they will cover freight costs to protect competing teams financially amid the expanded global schedule.
FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 Unveil Global 2027 Schedules
The FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship have officially revealed their racing calendars for the 2027 season. Both premier feeder series will continue their crucial roles as primary support categories for Formula 1 events across the globe. Formula 2 is slated to run a comprehensive 14-round championship, while Formula 3 will contest a 10-round campaign alongside the senior category.
The upcoming year introduces major additions to the circuits visited by the feeder ladder. Formula 2 will return to Montreal after visiting Canada for the first time in 2026, while Mexico City will make its official series debut. In addition, Istanbul has been confirmed as a new stop, hosting an event for the first time in the modern FIA Formula 2 era. Formula 3 drivers will also take on new challenges, visiting Jeddah and Montreal for the first time before wrapping up their year at the new Istanbul venue.
Month-by-Month Schedule Breakdown Across Continents
Early Season Openers: Middle East, Australia, and the Americas
Both championships will launch their respective 2027 campaigns in March with back-to-back Middle Eastern fixtures in Bahrain and Jeddah. In April, the paddock journeys to Melbourne for the Australian round before heading to North America in May for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Montreal.
European Stretch and Historic Venues
Action resumes in June as F2 and F3 tackle the streets of Monaco before contesting consecutive events at Silverstone and Spielberg. Following the mid-season summer break, both grids return to action at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, followed by an appearance in Madrid.
Championship Finales Across Asia and the Americas
In September, Formula 2 serves as the sole junior support series on the streets of Azerbaijan. Both categories then reconvene in Istanbul, which will stage the final round of the Formula 3 season. Formula 2 will continue its championship fight into late October with a debut race in Mexico City, before concluding the 2027 schedule with consecutive events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Motorsport Leadership on the 2027 Expansion
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1 said: âThe 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.
âFormula 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.”âI would like to thank the FIA President and their entire team, Bruno Michel and his team, as well as all our promoters, partners, officials, marshals and volunteers whose dedication and commitment make this Championship possible. I look forward to following another highly competitive season in 2027.â
Addressing the logistical aspects of adding flyaway venues to the schedule, Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 2 CEO said: âIâm 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.
âWe will be covering freight costs so that the territorial expansion of the calendar does not financially impact our teams.
âWith a calendar spanning four continents and a carefully distributed sequence of rounds, the 2027 FIA Formula 2 Championship will offer teams and drivers a demanding and diverse season, while bringing the category to new audiences and strengthening its position as a global platform for the next generation of Formula 1 talent.â
Why This Matters
The addition of high-profile flyaway tracks like Istanbul and Mexico City, along with repeated stops in Montreal, reflects the continuing alignment between the junior feeder series and the broader commercial expansion of Formula 1. Long-haul travel often imposes significant logistical hurdles on junior teams operating on tight budgets; however, the commitment by championship organizers to cover freight expenses ensures that teams can compete internationally without bearing unsustainable operational costs. This worldwide footprint exposes up-and-coming talent to diverse, world-class racing circuits while presenting them to international audiences on four continents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds are scheduled for the 2027 F2 and F3 seasons?
The 2027 FIA Formula 2 Championship will consist of 14 rounds, while the FIA Formula 3 Championship will feature 10 rounds.
Which new circuits are joining the calendars in 2027?
Formula 2 is adding Mexico City and Istanbul to its schedule alongside returning venue Montreal. Formula 3 will visit Jeddah and Montreal for the first time, ending its season with a debut at Istanbul.
How are junior teams handling the increased travel costs?
To avoid placing a financial burden on participating teams during this international expansion, Formula 2 organizers confirmed they will cover freight costs for the series.
