Formula 1 adds sprint race to Monaco in 2027 calendar
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar includes a controversial sprint race at the Monaco Grand Prix. Critics argue that Monaco's narrow circuit, known for limited overtaking opportunities, makes a sprint race nonsensical. Despite the addition, the schedule also features the return of popular venues Portimao and Istanbul Park, with an increase in sprint races from six to 10. Observers await the inaugural sprint at Singapore in October for insight on potential Monaco outcomes next year. The calendar was released before the conclusion of the 2026 season, sparking further commentary.
- •Monaco to host a sprint race in 2027, drawing criticism.
- •Limited overtaking at Monaco raises concerns over race quality.
- •Portimao and Istanbul Park return to the F1 schedule.
- •Sprint races increase from six to 10 in 2027.
- •Singapore will debut its sprint race in October 2026.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why Monaco Sprint experiment deserves more than an immediate eye-roll
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why awarding Monaco a sprint race completely detracts from exciting 2027 F1 calendar
"The announcement that Monaco will be one of the ten Sprint venues on the 2027 calendar caught many by surprise, considering how often the circuit in the Principality is already criticised for its lack of on-track action and overtaking during races. However, could there still be some positives to take from the decision? On Wednesday, Formula 1 announced the 24-race calendar for next season, with one of the main changes being an increase from six to ten Sprint events.
"Comment: Two popular venues returning and more sprint races in the schedule should be the main headline; instead, Formula 1 has bafflingly put an extra race at a circuit you can’t overtake at
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:01 PMWhy Monaco Sprint experiment deserves more than an immediate eye-roll
The announcement that Monaco will be one of the ten Sprint venues on the 2027 calendar caught many by surprise, considering how often the circuit in the Principality is already criticised for its lack of on-track action and overtaking during races. However, could there still be some positives to take from the decision? On Wednesday, Formula 1 announced the 24-race calendar for next season, with one of the main changes being an increase from six to ten Sprint events.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:35 PMWhy awarding Monaco a sprint race completely detracts from exciting 2027 F1 calendar
Comment: Two popular venues returning and more sprint races in the schedule should be the main headline; instead, Formula 1 has bafflingly put an extra race at a circuit you can’t overtake at
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