F1 reveals 24-race 2027 calendar with 10 sprint weekends5 sources

Formula 1 has unveiled its 24-race 2027 calendar, increasing the number of sprint weekends to ten. The season begins on 14 March in Bahrain, followed by Saudi Arabia and Australia, and concludes in Abu Dhabi. The Race Team’s Scott Mitchell-Malm argues that a season-opening sprint is “sacrilege,” while the publication questions the logic of a sprint in Monaco, noting it would provide two qualifying sessions on the streets. Despite concerns over the viability of racing in the Middle East, Formula 1 has announced that its 2027 season will begin and end there.

Brundle calls Spanish Grand Prix result a robbery after Norris loses win2 sources

The suggestion follows the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madrid circuit, where reigning world champion Lando Norris lost a likely victory due to ill-timed VSC deployment. Norris controlled the race until the intervention cost him the win, prompting Brundle to describe the outcome as a robbery. Both former drivers argue that these regulatory changes would prevent drivers from gaining an unfair advantage through pit entry timing. The proposal aims to address the specific procedural flaws that undermined Norris’s performance in Madrid.

Mir out of Austrian GP due to bloodwork anomalies2 sources

Honda MotoGP rider Joan Mir has withdrawn from the Austrian Grand Prix on medical advice. Mir suffered fatigue and a lack of strength during the Misano weekend, leading to an early exit. Honda revealed medical checks in Barcelona following his return, citing bloodwork anomalies despite a lack of clear diagnosis.

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