{
  "id": 7752347,
  "title": "F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/f1-to-have-10-sprint-races-in-2027-including-monaco-7752347",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T09:16:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/f1-10-sprint-races-2027-090126827.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula 1 has announced that the 2027 World Championship will include 10 sprint races, up from the previous maximum of six. These sprint events will take place in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, Abu Dhabi, Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil, and Qatar. The Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to be the opening race, while the season will conclude in Qatar. However, the races in Bahrain and Qatar are currently in doubt due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Five new locations will host sprint races for the first time: Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil, and Qatar. Monaco will also host a sprint event for the first time, despite its challenging street circuit, as it will feature two qualifying sessions, providing increased variability and excitement. F1 President Stefano Domenicali expressed his enthusiasm for expanding the sprint programme and welcoming Portugal and Turkey to the championship. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem highlighted the calendar's reflection of the sport's global appeal and continued growth, with 24 grands prix across five continents. Pre-season testing is planned for Bahrain from February 24-27.",
  "summary": "Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.",
  "key_points": [
    "2027 F1 World Championship will have 10 sprint races",
    "Sprint events scheduled in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, Qatar",
    "Monaco hosts first sprint race with two qualifying sessions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "F1 announces 2027 calendar - with Monaco among 10 sprint races",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/f1-announces-2027-calendar-with-monaco-among-10-sprint-races",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:00:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/f1-to-have-10-sprint-races-in-2027-including-monaco",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:01:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}