# F1 drivers split on Monaco Sprint 2027

> Monaco Sprint race sparks debate after 2027 calendar reveal
- Title: F1 drivers split on Monaco Sprint 2027 · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Monaco Sprint race sparks debate after 2027 calendar reveal Hamilton says Monaco needs unique race format, not a Sprint
- Keywords: monaco, sprint, 2027, formula one, lewis hamilton, george russell, fia, f1 calendar, sports, drivers, split, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13590907/f1-drivers-split-over-whether-monaco-sprint-makes-sense-after-2027-calendar-announcement
- Author: Nigel Chiu
- Published: 2026-09-23T15:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, monaco, sprint, 2027, formula one, lewis hamilton, george russell, fia, f1 calendar, sports
## 2027 calendar update
F1 announced 10 Sprint races for 2027, including Monaco.
## Hamilton's view
Hamilton says Monaco needs unique race format, not a Sprint.

> It makes no sense to me but I'm not making the decisions obviously
## Russell's view
Russell argues Monaco Sprint is a good idea for the circuit.

> We get another qualifying session, which is quite cool
## Track challenges
Monaco is hard to overtake, but F1 wants extra qualifying sessions.
## Sprint format
Monaco will have extra qualifying on Friday followed by a 100km Sprint on Saturday.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton says Monaco needs unique race format, not a Sprint