Sprint is trending in the news because Formula 1 has announced an expansion of Sprint weekends for 2027, including the addition of the format at Monaco. The number of Sprint weekends will rise from six to 10, making the format a bigger part of the season. The newly announced calendar is scheduled to feature a record-equalling 24 race weekends, with the season starting in Bahrain.
Monaco’s inclusion is drawing particular attention because of what it could mean for drivers. World champion Lando Norris believes the addition of a Sprint will make next year’s Monaco Grand Prix tougher than usual, with drivers facing more risk earlier in the weekend. The coverage therefore centres on both the broader calendar changes and the challenge of bringing the Sprint format to Monaco. Together, the expansion and Norris’s reaction explain the current attention around Sprint.
