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Formula 1 adds sprint race to Monaco in 2027 calendar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Formula 1 adds sprint race to Monaco in 2027 calendar

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why awarding Monaco a sprint race completely detracts from exciting 2027 F1 calendar

What they're saying

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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
— Yahoo Sports

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