F1 plans to add a sprint race to the Monaco Grand Prix weekend for the first time, with confirmation expected alongside the 2027 calendar.

The revamped schedule would cut Friday to a single practice before a Sprint Shootout, followed by a Saturday morning sprint awarding points and a separate qualifying session in the afternoon.

The move aims to boost entertainment at a circuit famed for glamour and qualifying drama but criticised for processional Sundays due to limited overtaking. Read more

Romain Grosjean initially criticised Brown on French TV, claiming the McLaren boss had “trashed” Piastri by contrasting him with pole-sitter Lando Norris after Madrid qualifying.

After reviewing the F1 TV interview, Grosjean acknowledged he misinterpreted Brown’s remarks, apologised publicly, and emphasised McLaren’s equal treatment of its drivers.

He added that the team had the pace and expects Norris and Piastri to be back in victory contention in Baku. Read more

The Madring’s layout, anchored by the spectacular banked La Monumental corner, proved too tight and technical to encourage passing, yielding just four overtakes—the fewest of any race this season.

That scarcity of moves made track position decisive, helping Kimi Antonelli inherit victory after McLaren’s pit-stop error with Lando Norris, while Norris himself sat behind Charles Leclerc for much of the race despite better tyres and pace.

It marked a stark contrast to venues like Shanghai, which has produced triple-digit pass counts under the current regulations. Read more

Nike’s move positions it alongside rival sportswear giants already embedded in Formula 1, with Puma producing official F1-branded apparel and outfitting Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren, and Mercedes aligning with Adidas in a major multi-year deal.

The arrangement would see Nike supply team kit for Formula One Management staff on race weekends, giving the Swoosh a highly visible, year-round presence across the calendar.

It also revives a historic link. Nike previously partnered with Michael Schumacher from 1996 to 2002, including his bespoke racing boots and the Air Zoom Schu trainer. Read more