F1 Academy is returning to Saudi Arabia. The all-female single-seater championship has revealed its 2027 calendar, and its fifth season will begin at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in March. After a year away from the Red Sea coast, the grid is set to roar back into the city.
When Does F1 Academy Race In Jeddah?
The season opener is scheduled for 19 to 21 March 2027. It shares the weekend with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, so motorsport fans can catch both in one trip.
Why Was Jeddah Missing In 2026?
Jeddah was supposed to host round two this year. However, the political situation in the Middle East led Formula 1 to cancel the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and the F1 Academy races went with it. The series chose not to look for a replacement venue, so this will be its first visit to Jeddah since 2025.
What Does The Rest Of The Calendar Look Like?
The 2027 season features seven rounds across three continents. After Jeddah, the championship moves to Shanghai from 16 to 18 April, followed by Montreal from 21 to 23 May. Europe gets two stops, with Silverstone hosting from 2 to 4 July and the Hungaroring from 30 July to 1 August. Round six takes place at the Circuit of the Americas from 22 to 24 October, and the season ends under the lights on the Las Vegas Strip from 18 to 20 November.
A New Stop In Hungary
The Hungaroring is a fresh addition. Zandvoort has hosted the series every season so far, but the Dutch Grand Prix leaves the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, so the Hungarian circuit steps in as the summer replacement.
What Has The Series Said?
Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy, said the fifth season is a proud moment. Given how much the series has achieved in a short time. She added that the new calendar builds consistency in where the championship races, which matters to drivers, teams and fans alike, and thanked the promoters for their support.
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What Fans Should Know
Fans planning a trip should follow the official F1 Academy and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix channels for ticket and schedule updates. The wider Middle East situation has already disrupted plans this year. So, it is worth checking for changes before booking travel.
One thing is clear: the 2027 season starts in Jeddah, and the countdown has begun.
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FAQs
Why did F1 Academy skip Jeddah in 2026?
Jeddah was due to host round two this year. Formula 1 cancelled the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because of the political situation in the Middle East, and F1 Academy’s races were cancelled with it. The series did not seek a replacement event.
How many rounds are in the 2027 F1 Academy season?
There are seven rounds: Jeddah (19-21 March), Shanghai (16-18 April), Montreal (21-23 May), Silverstone (2-4 July), the Hungaroring (30 July-1 August), Circuit of the Americas (22-24 October) and Las Vegas (18-20 November).
