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F1 ACADEMY Reveals 2027 Calendar With Seven Rounds Across Three Continents
F1 ACADEMY will return for its fifth season in 2027 with a seven-round calendar spanning Asia, Europe and North America. The all-female series will once again run alongside Formula 1 at selected Grand Prix weekends, giving its drivers a global stage and direct exposure to the F1 paddock.
The campaign is set to begin in March at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia, before moving to Shanghai in April and then to Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in May. Later in the year, the championship will head to the United States for Austin’s Circuit of The Americas in late October, before ending under the lights at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in November.
For a series still early in its life, the shape of the calendar says a lot. F1 ACADEMY is no longer a small support category finding its feet. It is now a regular part of Formula 1 weekends across major markets.
The 2027 season starts in Jeddah
Jeddah will host the opening round of the 2027 campaign in March. The Saudi Arabian venue gives the season a demanding start, with the Jeddah Corniche Circuit known for high speeds, long straights and little room for error.
Opening a season on a street circuit can set a sharp tone. Drivers need confidence early, and teams have limited time to settle into rhythm. For young racers, that kind of venue can be a valuable test of racecraft, tyre management and composure under pressure.
The move also keeps F1 ACADEMY close to Formula 1’s global route. Sharing the weekend with F1 gives the championship more than track time. It brings media attention, packed grandstands and contact with teams, engineers and decision-makers across the sport.
That visibility has been central to the series from the start. The championship’s aim is not just to crown a winner. It exists to create a clearer pathway for women in single-seater racing.
Shanghai and Montreal bring two very different challenges
After Jeddah, the series heads to Shanghai in April. The Chinese circuit adds another major international venue to the schedule and brings a different technical challenge from the opener.
Shanghai International Circuit is known for its long back straight and distinctive opening complex. That mix can reward drivers who are patient on corner entry and precise under braking. It also gives teams plenty to think about on set-up, especially when balancing straight-line speed with stability through longer corners.
A month later, the championship moves to Canada for a round at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. The venue is fast, narrow in places and lined with barriers, which often punishes small mistakes. It is also one of Formula 1’s most recognisable stops, with a history of unpredictable races and heavy braking zones.
Together, Shanghai and Montreal give the early part of the season a varied feel. One round asks for technical rhythm, the next for bravery and clean execution near the walls. For a development series, that variety matters.
Known 2027 F1 ACADEMY calendar details include:
Round detail | Venue | Timing |
Season opener | Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia | March |
Asian round | Shanghai, China | April |
North American round | Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal | May |
United States round | Circuit of The Americas, Austin | Late October |
Season finale | Las Vegas Strip Circuit, United States | November |
The full seven-round campaign will cover three continents, with the series continuing to support Formula 1 across Asia, Europe and North America.
Austin and Las Vegas give the season a high-profile finish
F1 ACADEMY will return to action in the United States later in the year, with a race around the Circuit of The Americas in Austin in late October. COTA is a modern venue with elevation change, sweeping corners and heavy braking zones, making it a strong test of both speed and race management.
Austin also brings the series into one of Formula 1’s biggest growth markets. The United States has become a key part of F1’s calendar, and F1 ACADEMY’s presence there gives the category access to a large and engaged audience.
The season will then close at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in November. Ending the year in Las Vegas gives the championship a dramatic backdrop, with the finale taking place under the bright lights of one of F1’s most visible events.
A night race finale can add pressure. Track temperatures, changing grip levels and the intensity of a title decider all combine to test drivers at the point when the stakes are highest. For fans, it gives the season a clear final act.
Susie Wolff says the series has built momentum quickly
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY, welcomed the announcement and reflected on how far the series has come since its launch.
“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.”
That comment fits the wider story of the championship. In a short period, F1 ACADEMY has moved from a new initiative to a recognised part of the Formula 1 weekend format.
The calendar format helps with that growth. By racing on F1 weekends, the drivers are placed in front of larger crowds and stronger media interest than many junior categories receive. That can matter for careers, especially in a sport where budget, profile and opportunity often shape the next step as much as results.
The 2027 schedule also shows the series’ broad reach. A seven-round season is compact enough to keep costs and logistics under some control, but global enough to test drivers across different circuits, climates and pressures.
A compact calendar with a clear purpose
The 2027 calendar gives F1 ACADEMY a clear structure: start in Asia, build through North America and Europe, then finish with two major United States rounds. It keeps the series close to Formula 1, while giving drivers a wide mix of circuits and audiences.
The exact sporting story will take shape once the field, teams and full round details are confirmed. For now, the headline is clear. F1 ACADEMY’s fifth season will be global, visible and built around some of the most recognisable weekends on the F1 schedule.
For a young championship designed to widen access to the top levels of motorsport, that is the kind of platform that matters.
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