F1 Q&A: Monaco Sprint Race, VSC, Russell's Spain Strategy, and Letting Drivers Pass
Formula 1 in Baku: A Different Weekend
BBC Sport brings you the latest from the world of Formula 1. This weekend, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix offers a rare Saturday race, with Kimi Antonelli leading George Russell by 81 points in the drivers' championship.
Sprint Races at Monaco: A Controversial Decision
"What are your thoughts on having a sprint race next year at Monaco? ... some have wondered. What's the point of having two boring races; isn't one enough?"
The introduction of sprint races in 2027, including one at Monaco, has sparked debate among fans. The focus is not solely on the races but on qualifying and how a Monaco sprint could mix up the weekend's format.
"Monaco is one of the most demanding tracks ... So asking drivers to go straight into qualifying after a single practice session is a really difficult challenge."
The challenging nature of the Monaco track requires drivers to build up their confidence gradually, making a direct qualifying session after limited practice potentially dangerous and more prone to errors.
Virtual Safety Car (VSC) Considerations
"Do you think F1 might consider the F2 approach for the virtual safety car ...? I think this works well in F2."
The FIA's sporting advisory committee discussed, but did not reach consensus on, potential changes to VSC procedures. The topic remained on the agenda for the F1 Commission meeting, with no significant developments reported.
Lando Norris, who lost victory in Madrid due to VSC timing, expressed his thoughts on this issue after the race.