'More risk earlier!' - Norris braces for 'tougher' Monaco with shock Sprint — SkimNews
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- Formula 1 announced the 2027 calendar with 10 Sprint weekends, including Monaco for the first time, increasing the number of Sprint events by four compared to 2026
- Monaco Grand Prix will host a Sprint format in 2027 despite its narrow, unforgiving street circuit where overtaking is rare and setup precision is critical
- Lando Norris said drivers will face greater challenge at Monaco due to only one practice session before Sprint qualifying, compressing preparation into 60 minutes
- Norris warned the reduced track time means drivers must take more risks earlier, increasing the gap between those who adapt quickly and those who don’t
- Norris noted the change relies more on data from previous years, making it tougher for drivers but potentially more exciting for fans
Why it matters: Drivers lose crucial setup time on F1’s most technical track, raising crash risk and amplifying performance gaps. With only one practice session, teams can’t iterate as usual, making car development and driver adaptation under pressure the decisive factors in 2027.
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