F1 Academy has unveiled its calendar for the 2027 season, confirming seven rounds across three continents as the all-female single-seater championship prepares for its fifth campaign. The schedule includes a maiden appearance at the Hungaroring in Budapest, alongside the return of established venues in Asia, Europe and North America.
The championship will begin at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia from 19–21 March before travelling to Shanghai and Montreal. Silverstone will host the fourth round in July, followed by the series’ first visit to Hungary from 30 July to 1 August.
Following the European leg, F1 Academy will return to the United States for the final two rounds. The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin will host the penultimate event in October, before the championship concludes under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit from 18–20 November.
All seven rounds will take place in support of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, continuing the series’ partnership with Formula 1 and providing its drivers with opportunities to compete on internationally recognised circuits.
Hungaroring joins F1 Academy calendar for the first time
The most significant addition to the 2027 F1 Academy calendar is the Hungaroring, which will host Round 5 from 30 July to 1 August.
Located near Budapest, the circuit becomes the 17th different venue to feature on the championship’s calendar since its inaugural season in 2023.
The Hungaroring is known for its technical layout, featuring several medium- and low-speed corners and relatively limited overtaking opportunities. Its characteristics will present a different challenge for F1 Academy drivers, particularly in qualifying and tyre management.
The Hungarian venue effectively replaces Zandvoort on the calendar following the Dutch Grand Prix’s departure from Formula 1 after 2026.
Zandvoort had been a regular destination for F1 Academy, featuring in every season since the championship’s introduction. Its removal therefore marks a notable change, although the addition of Budapest maintains the series’ presence in continental Europe.
Meanwhile, Silverstone will return for a second consecutive season following its maiden F1 Academy appearance in 2026.
The British circuit will host Round 4 from 2–4 July, giving the championship two European events during the summer.
Jeddah returns as 2027 F1 Academy season opener
The championship will begin at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit from 19–21 March, marking a return to Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah had originally been scheduled to host the second round of the 2026 championship. However, the event was cancelled alongside the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix because of the situation in the Middle East, reducing the calendar to six rounds.
Its inclusion in 2027 restores the event to the schedule, with the high-speed street circuit set to host the opening races of the new campaign.
Following Jeddah, F1 Academy will travel to Shanghai International Circuit in China from 16–18 April.
Shanghai hosted the opening round of the 2026 season, making its position as the second event a change from the previous campaign.
The championship will then cross the Pacific for its first North American event at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, from 21–23 May.
Montreal will return following another appearance in 2026, maintaining its position as an important destination on the championship’s international calendar.
Austin and Las Vegas retain final two rounds
Following the European double-header, F1 Academy will have an extended break before returning to competition in October.
The Circuit of the Americas will host Round 6 from 22–24 October, retaining its position as the championship’s penultimate event.
Austin returned to the calendar in 2026 after previously hosting the inaugural season finale in 2023. The circuit’s combination of high-speed corners, elevation changes and heavy braking zones provides varied challenges for the drivers.
The championship will then conclude at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit from 18–20 November.
The American street circuit will once again host the season finale, continuing its association with the championship’s concluding races.
Las Vegas provides a distinctive challenge through its long straights, heavy braking zones and comparatively low temperatures during night-time sessions.
With Austin and Las Vegas retaining their places, the 2027 championship will conclude with two consecutive rounds in the United States for another season.
Susie Wolff highlights consistency and continued growth
F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff welcomed the announcement, reflecting on the championship’s progress since its introduction in 2023.
The series has continued developing its international presence, with increased support from Formula 1 teams, commercial partners and race promoters.
Wolff believes maintaining consistency across the calendar is important as F1 Academy enters its fifth season, allowing drivers, teams and supporters to build familiarity with established venues.
“It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into our fifth season of F1 ACADEMY. What we’ve collectively achieved in such a short space of time is something we can all be proud of, and I’m equally excited about what lies ahead.
“With our 2027 calendar, we’re continuing to build consistency in where we race, which is important for our drivers, teams and fans. I’m hugely grateful to our promoters for their continued support and belief in what we’re building.
“Every season we’re seeing more fans, more young girls inspired to get involved in motorsport and more opportunities for female talent. The level of competition continues to rise year on year, and we’ve seen some incredible racing as a result. I’m excited to see that level pushed even higher in 2027.”
Wolff has previously emphasised the importance of expanding opportunities for women in motorsport, with the championship aiming to support female talent both on and off the track.
The 2027 calendar continues that approach by retaining established Formula 1 venues while introducing another circuit to the series.
Full 2027 F1 Academy calendar
The fifth F1 Academy season will feature seven rounds across six countries and three continents, beginning in Saudi Arabia in March and concluding in the United States in November.
- Round 1 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
19–21 March 2027 – Jeddah Corniche Circuit - Round 2 – Shanghai, China
16–18 April 2027 – Shanghai International Circuit - Round 3 – Montreal, Canada
21–23 May 2027 – Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve - Round 4 – Silverstone, Great Britain
2–4 July 2027 – Silverstone Circuit - Round 5 – Budapest, Hungary
30 July–1 August 2027 – Hungaroring - Round 6 – Austin, United States
22–24 October 2027 – Circuit of the Americas - Round 7 – Las Vegas, United States
18–20 November 2027 – Las Vegas Strip Circuit
F1 Academy prepares for fifth season with established global calendar
The 2027 schedule represents another step in F1 Academy’s development, retaining seven planned rounds while introducing the Hungaroring as its newest destination.
The addition of Budapest offers drivers another opportunity to compete at a Formula 1 venue, while the return of Jeddah restores a race that was cancelled during the previous campaign.
Meanwhile, Shanghai, Montreal, Silverstone, Austin and Las Vegas provide continuity, allowing the series to maintain relationships with established race promoters and familiar host circuits.
The championship’s geographical spread also reflects its continued emphasis on international visibility, with events across Asia, Europe and North America.
Having introduced several new venues since its inaugural season, F1 Academy will now enter its fifth year with a combination of established destinations and a new challenge in Hungary. The season will begin in Jeddah on 19 March before the championship battle concludes in Las Vegas eight months later.
