Lewis Hamilton and George Russell disagree on the Monaco Grand Prix becoming a Sprint weekend in 2027. Formula 1 announced its 2027 calendar with Sprint events increasing from six to 10, including Monaco.

"It makes no sense to me but I'm not making the decisions obviously," said Hamilton. "On the positive, we get another qualifying session, which is quite cool. But I've always said that Monaco needs something different. I don't think it should be the same race formula that's everywhere else. It needs to be something different. We've already included the Sprints, which I think have really brought something new to the sport. But I think we've got to come up with something new for somewhere like that because it's a beautiful place, such a beautiful country, an incredible circuit to drive, but the race is as dull as it gets. I don't know what that is, but a Sprint race is not the answer for it I would say."

However, Hamilton's former Mercedes team-mate Russell gave a contrary view. "I personally think it's good because we've had Sprints for quite a while, normal race weekends feel quite long-winded and we all want to fight," said Russell. "As much fun as driving a Formula 1 car around the track is, the enjoyment comes from the competition and that adrenaline you get from a qualifying session. Of course the race isn't going to be the most exciting one, but that will be compensated by having a more exciting Friday. Sprint Qualifying is way more exciting than FP2, so I think on the whole it makes sense."

Max Verstappen said: "Maybe Monaco wanted it [the Sprint], I don't know. For me, I honestly don't care where the Sprints are. I participate, and of course you try to do the best you can. I have no emotion attached to winning a Sprint race or not winning it."