5 tracks that should return to F1 in 2027 – By Oliver Sansom
In the new age of Formula 1 teams and drivers race at more tracks than ever before. They will race at 24 different tracks in 21 different countries across the world in 2026.
Despite this, there are still a wide range of different tracks that we feel are missing from the calendar. That poses the question which 5 tracks should return for 2027?
- Hockenheimring (Germany)
The first circuit that should return is the Hockenheimring, this circuit last featured on the calendar in 2019 and left due to financial issues.
Germany is synonymous not only with Formula 1 but racing in general. In F1 German drivers have won 12 world titles between them with two of these drivers being amongst the top 10 best drivers ever. Not only do German drivers dominate but also German teams dominate with Mercedes being the most well-known German team, winning 8 constructors titles in a row between 2014 and 2021. With Audi joining the grid this year that asks why is there no German GP.
Hockenheimring has produced some of the best races in the last 10 years with 2018 being a standout, having the iconic moment of Sebastian Vettel going off into the gravel at his home GP whilst leading the race being a vivid memory amongst F1 fans.
The 2.8-mile circuit is a must return for 2027.
- Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia)
Another very popular circuit amongst F1 fans is the Sepang International Circuit. Every time the topic of what F1 tracks should return this track is always in the conversation
It is iconic for having back-to-back long straights which make it a fantastic track for overtaking.
The 3.4 miles circuit has also provided fans with many iconic moments, most notably the “Multi 21” incident between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel back in 2013. This was when championship leader Vettel decided to ignore team orders and stay ahead of his teammate to claim the win and give fans one of the most iconic cooldown room moments.
- Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (South Africa)
With the growth of F1 across the world, it is puzzling why there has not been any race weekends held in Africa since 1993.
A return to Kyalami seems the most likely way of reintroducing an African Grand Prix due to the fact it has featured on the calendar before.
Despite not being on the calendar for over 30 years the 2.6-mile circuit has produced many iconic moments. One of the greatest racers ever to live, Jim Clark, claimed his final win in Formula 1 at this circuit back in 1968 breaking a record for most wins in the sport at the time.
A return to Africa is something which we feel needs to happen.
- Istanbul Park (Turkey)
Next up is a track which former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone called “the best racetrack in the world”, Istanbul Park in Turkey.
Istanbul Park has featured only 9 times on the calendar with its latest addition being in 2021. Its unique track layout always makes for an exciting race for fans to enjoy, its 3.3 miles has provided some iconic moments once again.
The latest’s of these being the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix which was the race where Sir Lewis Hamilton claimed his 7th world championship, equalling Micheal Schumacher’s record.
- Nürburgring (Germany)
Arguably the most iconic racetrack in the world the Nürburgring has been host to 42 Grand Prix in the history of Formula 1.
The last time F1 raced there was back in the 2020 season where Sir Lewis Hamilton claimed victory. The part of the Nürburgring that would be sued would be the 3.2-mile section of the circuit known as “GP-Strecke”.
Not only is it in Germany which was spoken about earlier on why that is so important but iconic moments and the Nürburgring go hand in hand. With one of these moments coming at the 2007 European GP. Markus Winklehock lead the race briefly in his only ever F1 race start due to a perfect strategy change just before the beginning of the race.
That begs the question why the pinnacle of motorsport is not racing at the most iconic racetrack in the world, that needs to change.
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